potential
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There have been calls, within his own party, to investigate and impeach the governor, who had been spoken of as a potential presidential candidate in 2028.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
Research looking at how to protect the future of England's largest lake showed potential to "fully cancel out" the projected impact of climate change on it.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
Oil futures declined on Wednesday following comments from President Donald Trump that the war in Iran would be ended “very quickly,” with investors remaining uncertain about the potential for de-escalation.
From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026
One student even said he’d try extra hard on a class assignment if Grouzes would at least talk about a potential sale, an offer Grouzes said he politely declined.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
"Belet. She's got the potential to be one of the greats. Unlike you."
From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda
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