potential

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Elizabeth Dickinson, deputy director for Latin America at International Crisis Group, said the ELN had the potential to spoil those ambitions by targeting foreign investors and employees, as it has previously done in Colombia.

From BBC

Now, the market is bracing for a potential breaking point.

From The Wall Street Journal

She has said that the government should take a "precautionary principle" approach, where the use of a chemical is stopped if the potential harm could outweigh the benefits - considering the emerging risks of some PFAS.

From BBC

They see Jacquet as a young defender with plenty of senior experience for his age and their data analysis has backed the decision to spend so much on a player they believe has immense potential.

From BBC

Preliminary interviews of potential picks were conducted by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

From Barron's