potential
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And American security concerns – heightened because of the ongoing Iran war – could add new layers of frustration and the potential for seemingly innocuous incidents to escalate unexpectedly.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
“Ongoing geopolitical tensions and market volatility mean there are a wide range of potential outcomes,” Jansma added.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
When Kreiz was named CEO in 2018, he saw the potential for Mattel to expand beyond toys.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
One further source of potential uplift to returns was identified by Gavekal’s Sikand.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026
Listening to lawyers from both sides question potential jurors, it became obvious to Ellsberg that none of these people knew much about the documents he’d risked everything to expose.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
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