potential
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The prospect of a strike had raised concerns over the potential impact on South Korea's economy, with semiconductors accounting for around 35 percent of the country's exports.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
Higher mortgage rates and expensive home prices are keeping many potential buyers on the sidelines.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said he will be out campaigning for potential Labour leadership rival Andy Burnham ahead of the Makerfield by-election.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
At Nvidia’s current scale — $193.7 billion in data-center revenue in fiscal 2026 — one-fifth of that business represents a potential $38 billion annually sitting at zero.
From MarketWatch • May 21, 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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