potential

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The findings also highlight a potential treatment opportunity.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

For resourceful parents, children present a massive potential for ad sponsorships.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

It was not immediately clear whether other service members involved in the rescue mission sustained injuries, or whether the U.S. military suffered any other potential setbacks.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

Iranian authorities had immediately urged local people and tribesmen to join security forces in searching for the airman last Friday, realising the potential political and military value of capturing him alive.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

“Let’s go meet our potential puppy, Tater Tot.”

From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein