potential

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Montoya, a criminology major who also works at Starbucks, was the first to mention a potential suspect.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

A 6% annual return is another $7,900 lost in potential returns, but you may wish to worry less about that in your 70s.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

When certain family members, including John Robinson, began to explore a potential company sale, Allan in May 2024 filed a breach-of-contract suit in a local Ohio court.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

By revealing how electrical activity shapes the planet, Wang's work is helping scientists better understand Mars' past, present, and potential for future exploration.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

Destroying Ellsberg in public would silence him—and other potential whistleblowers.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin