potential
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It is worth watching as a potential “trip wire” for stocks, because if the ERP crosses into negative territory, the market could see stress, she said in a phone interview.
From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026
For years, Turner explored potential mergers with the big broadcasters, but couldn’t consummate a deal.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026
Germany's Lufthansa joined airlines warning of the risks from the Middle East war to warned Wednesday of rising risks to the firm's financial performance and potential shortages of jet fuel.
From Barron's • May 6, 2026
"The one thing we can do is try and look after them when they're in the river, and the potential to wipe out next year's growth as a result of killing these smolts is massive."
From BBC • May 6, 2026
Typically when they entered a new market—because they’d found some potential accident waiting to happen that seemed worth betting on—they found an expert to serve as a jungle guide.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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