potential
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The author uses judgment and trusts instincts to initiate conversations, giving priority to connection over potential embarrassment or societal ridicule.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026
It adds to the potential jeopardy Sir Keir Starmer faces next week, with the planned appearance coming a day after he is due to appear in the Commons to answer questions about the row.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
The development signals potential regulatory easing and a partial resumption of production for outside the country, Baird wrote.
From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026
“A small mistake all of the sudden turns into a really severe incident or crash and there is potential for serious injury,” Gwisdalla said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
Enough energy and potential for us to develop them into a short story, a personal essay, or a poem for our final project.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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