potential
Example Sentences
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Suddenly there was potential for the most almighty comeback in Ryder Cup history.
From BBC
The fledgling democracy had a thriving press and cinema scene, and promising economic potential as the world's leading rice exporter.
From Barron's
State media said he hailed the resort as "clear proof of the ever-growing ideal of our people and our state's potential for development".
From Barron's
Durov wasn’t involved in the selection or medical testing of potential mothers, which involves the same battery of exams as the clinic uses for normal IVF patients, the former AltraVita doctor said.
US officials and defence analysts have repeatedly warned that the US is lagging behind China, its main potential maritime rival, in shipbuilding capacity.
From BBC
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