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potential

[puh-ten-shuhl] / pəˈtɛn ʃəl /




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That creates a potential conflict of interest, particularly given that with many annuities, the representative selling them receives a substantial commission.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

While the potential for score-settling makes job applicants sweat, it isn’t as if people are constantly backstabbing one another.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

While Manchester's lure has pulled in many entrepreneurs, Chris Ratcliffe saw potential in Ashton.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Beyond its potential therapeutic applications, the research uncovered an unexpected connection between cellular metabolism and DNA repair.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

Gertner went off with the documents explaining CDOs to potential investors and sweated and groaned and heaved and suffered.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis




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