potential

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One potential drawback: Investments in different funds may become correlated as a result.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Historically, about 80% of potential pararescuemen wash out of the course, although it is often more, according to military news site Sofrep.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Consequently, a rise in the WRS could warn of a potential recession or at least a significant economic slowdown.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

When asked about the potential couple in early March on “Watch What Happens,” Cooke shared that while he thought the rumors were “outrageous,” he would be supportive of Batula.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The key insight, possessing the potential to unlock the mystery produced by the contradictory versions of what happened during the duel, is that both sides constructed their explanations around self-serving and misguided assumptions.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis