potent

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That solid foundation is only enhanced by the movie’s two locations: Venice, for the potent prelude, and Paris, for the main action.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

But it wasn’t investing, it was gambling, and potent social forces were lined up against it, including Wall Street.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Due to mainstream media coverage, he argued, “an idea can become potent through its rapid depiction in culture—including in articles such as this one, which maxes maxxing even as it attempts to minimize it, somewhat.”

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

A theme especially potent on Trans Day of Visibility, a holiday organizers wanted the Joy Who Lived to coincide with.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

All she was seeing was the pure and potent focus of the dreamer’s eyes—on her—as Feral, Ruby, and Sparrow rushed out to her from the doorway where they’d been watching and waiting.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor