potential
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Gold bulls could eye a potential rise toward $4,800 an ounce, Simpson adds.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
Raphinha has also had a season disrupted by injury but is a serious attacking threat and will likely play in Brazil's forward line alongside Vinicius and Igor Thiago, another potential boot winner.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
The 10-year German Bund yield was up 2.4 basis points at 2.998%, according to Tradeweb, with a potential to move above 3% during the session.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
Deckers Outdoor gained over 20% in two weeks, with technicals suggesting a potential 26% upside to $140 by year-end.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
I turned my head to the side so that the revolving rings could work their magic to their full potential.
From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall
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