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potential

[puh-ten-shuhl] / pəˈtɛn ʃəl /




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He openly supports potential future rule changes that would rollback golf ball technology to limit players’ distance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

All of the trusts said they were aware of a "potential" cyber incident affecting a third-party Health and Social Care supplier and have advised staff to be "extra vigilant".

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

But he expects the stock to rebound, “reflecting the potential for an upstream spending recovery post the Middle East conflict, balanced against the risk of further activity disruptions.”

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Any potential challenge to Pratt’s eligibility based on residency would turn on the question of whether he had intent to return, said Jessica Levinson, a Loyola Marymount University law professor.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

I wasn’t very good at that stuff, but Darren’s dad said I had potential.

From Absolutely Almost by Lisa Graff




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