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potential

[puh-ten-shuhl] / pəˈtɛn ʃəl /




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Potential upside for the stock depends on what TSMC’s foundry capacity looks like, however, and Lee said that will become more clear later this year.

From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026

Potential owners need to make sure they can give their animal the environment they need and they have the facilities, time, financial means and long-term commitment to maintain a good standard of care.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

Potential tenants along with suppliers, financing sources, and Texas Tech University, Fermi’s landlord, had given “significant and positive feedback” about the CEO change, the company said.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

Potential losses from loans to private-credit funds aren’t the only concern.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

“Nah, dude. We’re not sitting around in your bestie’s lobby because you don’t wanna burden her. It’s five o’clock, let’s eat. Potential Last Supper.”

From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera




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