potential

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They were all shallow, guy-at-the-end-of-the-bar observations that generally reflected very little knowledge of the complexity of the issues and the potential ramifications.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

An area between Krefeld Way and Beaumont Way has been cordoned off to allow officers to carry out an examination of the scene and to identify any potential witnesses.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Any stock screen is only a snapshot, meant to help you with your own research through which you can form your own opinion about a potential investment.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Further escalation brings with it more potential threats to the region’s energy infrastructure and possibly even the Red Sea, Saudi Arabia’s alternative oil-export route.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Typically when they entered a new market—because they’d found some potential accident waiting to happen that seemed worth betting on—they found an expert to serve as a jungle guide.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis