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potential

[puh-ten-shuhl] / pəˈtɛn ʃəl /




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That means gold stocks—given their outsize responses to the commodity’s price moves—have the potential for returns above 15% over that period.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

City and county leaders across the state sounded alarms over potential repercussions for Floridians.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

“I couldn’t be more proud to build a long-term vision with Li-Ning that will fuel Curry Brand for years to come and unlock the full potential of this company on a global scale.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

The UK could see a warmer-than-average summer with the potential for more heatwaves, according to latest forecasts.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

They also staged tests—such as introducing Tao Tao to potential foes.

From "Camp Panda" by Catherine Thimmesh




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