prospective
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WASHINGTON—President Trump said he would hold off on a planned U.S. attack on Iran at the request of Gulf leaders to make room for negotiations with Tehran over a prospective deal to end the war.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
Co-President Anna Bofa said multiple prospective tenants and partners have visited Fermi’s site in the past two weeks.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026
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
The identity of the prospective bride was no secret to the parents of our young men, and no family was willing to shoulder so blatant a risk.
From "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri
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Common Senses: Spec, Spect, Spic ("Look")
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