untapped

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Scientists have discovered that ancient rocks deep beneath Canada are naturally releasing hydrogen gas, offering new evidence that Earth itself may contain significant untapped sources of clean energy.

From Science Daily • May 20, 2026

If competitive differentiation is the first thing investors look for when justifying such a high valuation, the second is a huge untapped market.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

Both companies think there is a large, untapped market for pill versions of weight-loss drugs, because some people don’t like needles or find pills more convenient.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Initial real-world applications of Ace-like robots likely would be in manufacturing and service industries, although untapped potential lies across sports, entertainment and safety-critical environments, according to the study.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

Convinced that an untapped market of dreamers existed with ample cash but insufficient experience to climb the world’s great mountains on their own, Hall and Ball launched an enterprise they christened Adventure Consultants.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer