potential
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The Lakers were coming off a magical March during which they went 15-2 and announced themselves as a potential championship contender with a healthy Doncic, Reaves and LeBron James together.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
On Tuesday, Tate's lawyers applied for a stay of 12 months on the civil case, arguing they were awaiting materials from the police and that any potential future criminal proceedings could be prejudiced.
From BBC • May 6, 2026
In 2000, the AFL-CIO held an “alternative roadshow” to campaign against PetroChina’s IPO, which scared off some potential investors.
From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026
For years, Turner explored potential mergers with the big broadcasters, but couldn’t consummate a deal.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026
Enough energy and potential for us to develop them into a short story, a personal essay, or a poem for our final project.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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