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latent

[leyt-nt] / ˈleɪt nt /


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She wants to show how there’s latent wisdom to the rule that was incorporated into this history.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

It adds, however, that Russia “is in no position to make a bid for European hegemony” because European allies dwarf it in terms of population, economy, and thus latent military power.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

A person with active TB can develop symptoms and is infectious; a person with a latent tuberculosis infection cannot spread the bacteria to others and doesn’t feel sick.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2026

“At a higher level, it is nearly impossible to determine which software exposures at BDCs contain the highest latent risk because they are investments in private companies,” he added.

From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026

These germs remain latent in 90 percent of those affected.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French




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