prospective
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Ironic, considering the first film’s teaser trailer was simply a sequence from the movie, condensed and re-edited, but told prospective viewers infinitely more about the film without having to say anything narrative-specific.
From Salon • Apr. 20, 2026
“Tradititionally, when stocks get this expensive,” he says, “there are very little prospective returns looking forward.”
From Barron's • Apr. 19, 2026
They were told to pitch their prospective investor—the U.S. government—the next day.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
The same could be said for the next generation of prospective U.S. soccer supporters.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026
I was aware that he’d been having private conversations with friends, advisers, and prospective donors, signaling to everyone that he was mulling over the idea.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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