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potent

[poht-nt] / ˈpoʊt nt /


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The lesson is an introduction to the history of California and one of its most potent myths: that of the pioneers.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

The culprit was a potent fungus never seen before by scientists, now named moss die-back.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Now, it is leveraging the potent cocktail of an American World Cup to pack its war chest with money it plans to redistribute to FIFA’s 211 member nations around the world.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

"Across cell-based and animal models, cPLA2 activity was reduced at low concentrations, indicating that the compounds are potent in brain-relevant systems."

From Science Daily • May 26, 2026

Some scientists who are willing to concede the potent effect of environmental radiation on man nevertheless question whether mutagenic chemicals can, as a practical proposition, have the same effect.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson




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