potential
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But behind the scenes, in London and in Brussels there is intense lobbying going on for measures to mitigate the impact both of high prices and potential shortages.
From BBC • May 3, 2026
Its shares shot up around 12% in after-hours trading on news of Cohen’s potential offer.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026
Any potential move, the Journal noted, would come as Cohen sets his sights on expanding the company’s market valuation to at least $100 billion.
From MarketWatch • May 3, 2026
The strong showing for “The Devil Wears Prada 2” highlights the spending potential of female moviegoers, who have had few big movies aimed at them in the last few years.
From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026
“Not how I would have handled a potential explosive,” he said.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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