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potent

[poht-nt] / ˈpoʊt nt /


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Appeared in the March 11, 2026, print edition as 'A Potent Welsh Procedural'.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

"Potent but polite," in Mariano's words, and I have to agree.

From Salon • Sep. 29, 2021

Potent ideas all in search of a history.

From New York Times • Jan. 9, 2021

But one of the things that always makes me smile is that I’m proud of getting several Potent Potables correct.

From Slate • Jan. 15, 2020

The one gay sail had a Cross Potent on it, while an enormous streamer floated from the top of the mast There were eight oars, and the two passengers were seasick.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White




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