potential

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The Met Office said injuries or danger to life could occur as a result of flying debris, with potential travel disruption and a "good chance" of power cuts.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

It plans this year to give more potential customers the information and tools they need to start designing the chips they want Rapidus to make one day.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Sierra Canyon transfer Shiloh Wickliffe has played in only four games but has already shown potential as a hitter.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

The reason: If you have to take income from your retirement fund before your RMDs hit, you’re losing possibly decades of potential returns.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

Wergin already had some idea about Haupt's situation because Haupt had recommended Wergin as a potential candidate to Kappe.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple