prospect
Example Sentences
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If a person has a hard time cancelling a subscription, they form a negative association with the process, not a positive mentality about the prospect of saving money.
From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026
Their scouting led them to Nacua, an under-the-radar prospect who played college football at Washington and Brigham Young.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026
That has raised the prospect of higher inflation and upended bets that the Fed will move to cut interest rates this year.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
The prospect of a SpaceX IPO has become a key focal point for markets, and any delay tied to deteriorating conditions could carry broader implications.
From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026
The BFG could see the greedy Bloodbottler’s mouth beginning to water more than ever at the prospect of extra food.
From "The BFG" by Roald Dahl
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