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potential

[puh-ten-shuhl] / pəˈtɛn ʃəl /




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On TikTok, 83% of potential hate speech was not taken down, followed by 74% for Instagram.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

GSK said the drug has potential to redefine the treatment of a disease for which the current standard of care typically requires lifelong therapy and achieves functional cure rates of less than 1%.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Elsewhere, goalkeeper Dean Henderson, who has two years on his current contract, is attracting interest from several Premier League sides and can expect an approach over a potential new deal in the coming weeks.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Trade Representative Jamieson Greer signaled potential reimposition of temporary 10% tariffs and possible reductions of levies on some Chinese goods.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

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

From "Camp Panda" by Catherine Thimmesh




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