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prospective

[pruh-spek-tiv] / prəˈspɛk tɪv /


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Kentucky holds that prosecutors may not use peremptory strikes to exclude prospective jurors on the basis of race.

From Slate • Apr. 10, 2026

Glencore, BHP Group and First Quantum are among companies with prospective copper projects in Argentina that require some $26 billion in new investments.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

In essence, the neighboring sale upped the ante as far as Behar’s listing is concerned—and also encouraged her agents to start thinking about other ways they could prove the home’s potential to prospective buyers.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

Cal State L.A. will receive $48 million to add more students to its master of social work programs and provide more than 1,000 scholarships and grants for prospective students.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Before prospective buyers could be allowed inside, though, the place had to be cleaned out.

From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs




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