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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

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated that up to 13 million people nationwide live with latent TB.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2026

This latent threat changes how we relate to each over.

From BBC • Jan. 13, 2026

Other types of cancer may in time be found to have a relatively short latent period, also, but at present leukemia seems to be the exception to the general rule of extremely slow development.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson




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