prospect

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There was confusion over which buttons to press as they wrestled with the mystery of how to reload a SmarTrip card—all of it intensified by the prospect of missing their train.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

Anyone putting themselves out there by seeking public office has to have a certain amount of faith, in both their capabilities and the prospect of good fortune smiling upon them.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

That has raised the prospect of higher inflation and upended bets that the Fed will move to cut interest rates this year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

The prospect of a major confrontation between the Lebanese state and Hezbollah has also long been a major concern, reawakening fears of a descent back into civil war.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Oliver, alarmed by the prospect of Hyacinth crying again, suggested that they go downstairs so she could show him her collection of buttons.

From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser