potential

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For Ukraine, the potential scarcity of fuel and surge in prices caused by the war on Iran is a worry: its own frontline troops need large amounts of diesel for their tanks and vehicles.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

When asked about the potential couple in early March on “Watch What Happens,” Cooke shared that while he thought the rumors were “outrageous,” he would be supportive of Batula.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

And that number may dramatically understate the potential for space to get a lot more crowded.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

The company is projected to generate $25 billion in 2026 sales with potential Ebitda profit margins as high as 50%.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

In her mind, everyone was a potential predator, and we were under strict orders never to speak to anyone about anything if she wasn’t around to protect us.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall