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potential

[puh-ten-shuhl] / pəˈtɛn ʃəl /




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“Worst-case scenario is that the sort of information that they are reporting, including the ‘no data available,’ provides, essentially, derogatory information to potential creditors and future landlords,” Dempsey said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

It is thought more than 9,000 people in Northern Ireland will be affected by the ruling, and any potential action by the health minister.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Early-stage data for GSK’s drug candidate IDRx-42 presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s annual meeting showed potential as a first-line treatment for gastrointestinal cancer, Jefferies says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

The potential for the huge equity offering, which includes a $10 billion sale to Berkshire Hathaway, wasn’t mentioned during its earnings call in April, when it emphasized its strong internal cash flow.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

There were so many potential disasters on the horizon.

From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly




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