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prospect

[pros-pekt] / ˈprɒs pɛkt /




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Sanchez also dangled the prospect of a massive port deal for American investors -- one that would rival a Chinese port concession at Chancay north of Lima that has long irked the White House.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

The prospect of rule changes had been controversial, as many index funds track the S&P 500.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

SpaceX expects to list its stock later next week, but the prospect of another trillion-dollar-plus company hitting the market may be causing investors to reposition at the expense of other major tech names.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

The prospect of substantial job cuts during a period of downsizing in Hollywood has ignited widespread opposition to the sale.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

The prospect of reporting to the Navy made Elizebeth “very rebellious and gloomy.”

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield




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