potential
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“That’s why I think there’s potential for him to unlock a constituency that wasn’t going to vote for a Rick Caruso,” he said, referring to the developer who lost to Bass in 2022.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
As the chart shows, over time oil appears less sensitive to Trump’s remarks about a potential deal to end an armed conflict that is now in its 12th week.
From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026
Anthropic showed potential to turn a profit far sooner than expected, and OpenAI prepared to file for its public debut as soon as Friday, The Wall Street Journal reported.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
Streeting did not mount an immediate challenge following his resignation, but has since said he will seek to enter any potential Labour leadership contest.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
“I told you this one had the potential to be special.”
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
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