potential

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Before the game, in his BBC Sport column, Gael Clichy, who coached Olise at the Paris Olympics, said he had the potential to be the breakthrough star at the tournament.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Despite recent foreign-exchange intervention, the Japanese currency has weakened again to near the 160 threshold against the dollar, a level seen as a potential trigger for more government action.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Bloom Energy, Astera Labs, Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Heico, Rocket Cos. and Reddit look like potential additions because they are among the largest companies by market capitalization that meet the index’s other criteria.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

A/Prof Neuen said, "Taken together, these findings suggest that expanding the use of finerenone in patients with CKD has the potential to meaningfully reduce kidney failure and cardiovascular complications for millions of people worldwide."

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

The problem that developed for Bobby almost instantly that night was more in the minds of his potential opponents.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady