potential
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Later this week, investors will also be keeping an eye on how the US Federal Reserve and its new chief Kevin Warsh react to key consumer inflation data and its potential effect on interest rates.
From Barron's • May 25, 2026
In CPB’s Big Bend Sector project, for example, contractors were ultimately required to install cattle fencing and cattle guards — something Posillico’s lawsuit contends was not what the government originally asked of potential contractors.
From Salon • May 25, 2026
“The Spartans’ stubborn refusal to share their wealth and conquests with other Greeks limited their potential to grow,” he writes.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026
Workers who trust AI too much may accept inaccurate information without questioning it, while employees who distrust the technology completely may overlook its potential advantages.
From Science Daily • May 25, 2026
Enough energy and potential for us to develop them into a short story, a personal essay, or a poem for our final project.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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