prospective
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But there were signs that the new photos and price cuts were helping: More prospective buyers had saved her listing on Zillow, and someone had scheduled a showing.
From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026
The central bank is likely to be stymied from cutting interest rates aggressively, leaving the cost of borrowing painfully high for prospective home buyers and anyone who needs a big loan.
From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026
According to a 2024 study by the University of Stirling, universities with successful local football teams are more attractive to prospective students.
From BBC • May 6, 2026
The prospective purchaser said eBay spent $2.4 billion on sales and marketing in the 2025 fiscal year while only adding one million net active buyers.
From Barron's • May 4, 2026
There were no more speeches due, and the stuff in the book was all obvious stuff, like how you should look your prospective employer in the eye at a job interview.
From "Small Steps" by Louis Sachar
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Common Senses: Spec, Spect, Spic ("Look")
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