ideally
AmericanEtymology
Origin of ideally
Example Sentences
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You will ideally pay move into a lower tax bracket in retirement.
From MarketWatch
Sparsely populated, Greenland's location between North America and the Arctic makes it ideally placed for missile early warning systems and for monitoring vessels in the region.
From BBC
“Deterring a conflict over Taiwan, ideally by preserving military overmatch, is a priority,” it says.
From MarketWatch
To hear movement leaders talk, it’s a woman’s duty to be pregnant as often as possible, ideally non-stop.
From Salon
"What matters is finding something you enjoy, can do regularly, and ideally can share with others, as building a friendship group around an activity can reduce psychological stress."
From BBC
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