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

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

There are some stirrings in the public discourse that suggests the existence of a deep, untapped well of anger at the hyper-rich.

From Salon • Apr. 17, 2026

People with first mortgages had vast amounts of equity locked up in their houses; why shouldn’t this untapped equity, too, be securitized?

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis