potent
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Methane is a potent greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming, but microorganisms living in the soil can break it down before it builds up in the air.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 17, 2026
It’s a potent mixture to be comforting and intriguing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026
“The Russians, and highly likely the Iranians, have identified that as a potent gap,” says Mike Monnik, the chief executive of DroneSec, a company that tracks global drone threats.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
He needs his most potent attacking midfielder, Scott McTominay, at the heart of things and needs more training sessions to drill his message into his players.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
I saw this as a defensive maneuver, for if African states decided to support the PAC, a small and weak organization could suddenly become a large and potent one.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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