prospect
Example Sentences
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Many people in Hollywood view the merger with trepidation because of the prospect of more job losses.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
A senior county official said the dialogues have been productive and could result in a resolution soon—a prospect that doesn’t sit well with the Fisher Island interests.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
Mason Edwards’ rise to elite USC pitcher and MLB draft prospect was far from certain his freshman year, but he never doubted his ability to develop.
From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026
If the 29-year-old navigates his way to this year's final, will the prospect of finally shedding his unwanted tag become too much of a burden to bear?
From BBC • May 28, 2026
The prospect of reporting to the Navy made Elizebeth “very rebellious and gloomy.”
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
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Vocabulary lists containing prospect
"The Odyssey" by Homer, Books 19–24
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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
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A Doll's House
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