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could have

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  • Used to express a possibility in the past that did not happen, often to speculate, show regret, or offer criticism.

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Victor Munoz: Willing and pacy out wide but could have delivered more end product.

From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026

Woody Fincham, a real-estate appraiser in Virginia, agrees that a data center going up right next door to a residential property or a subdivision could have an effect on property values.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 4, 2026

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Possible Synonyms

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  • a missed opportunity
  • may have
  • might have
  • a past possibility

Possible Antonyms

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  • was impossible
  • a sure thing
  • it is what it is
  • could not have

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