prospective

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Kentucky holds that prosecutors may not use peremptory strikes to exclude prospective jurors on the basis of race.

From Slate • Apr. 10, 2026

For much of the last century, colleges prospered with the same playbook: enrolling a larger slice of an ever-growing pool of prospective students, raising tuition and investing in campus amenities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

In essence, the neighboring sale upped the ante as far as Behar’s listing is concerned—and also encouraged her agents to start thinking about other ways they could prove the home’s potential to prospective buyers.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

Cal State L.A. will receive $48 million to add more students to its master of social work programs and provide more than 1,000 scholarships and grants for prospective students.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

“Doesn’t look good to prospective universities these days, apparently, accusations of bullying.”

From "A Monster Calls" by Patrick Ness