potential
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“But the longer these gas prices stay elevated, the higher potential for an economic slowdown.”
From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026
And American security concerns – heightened because of the ongoing Iran war – could add new layers of frustration and the potential for seemingly innocuous incidents to escalate unexpectedly.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
Dozens of NGOs have raised the alarm about the project's potential impact on the Vjosa-Narta protected zone.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
A margin account is a type of brokerage account where you can borrow money from your broker to buy securities, amplifying potential gains—but risking sharper losses too.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
All three got into a car and drove around Washington, Hunt and Liddy pointing out locations of potential “entry operations,” as Liddy called them.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
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