potential

Example Sentences

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“There’s definitely a shift in awareness. People are saying, ‘I can lock in potential tax-free growth,’ and they’re taking action.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

The private credit industry faces turmoil, with investors pulling money due to high-profile defaults and potential AI impact on borrowers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Depending on how long a potential strike lasted, important state testing could be disrupted, as could student plans to take college-admissions assessments, such as the SAT and Advanced Placement exams.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Besides stealing potential Wall Street customers, bucket shops could roil the capital markets.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Molly had been brainstorming potential content on an off day at the concession stand.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny