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potent

[poht-nt] / ˈpoʊt nt /


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The lesson is an introduction to the history of California and one of its most potent myths: that of the pioneers.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Nick Plumb, a director at the Power to Change think tank, says that the sight of open criminality on the High Street fuels feelings of "powerlessness" - a force that's proving potent in UK politics.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

"Across cell-based and animal models, cPLA2 activity was reduced at low concentrations, indicating that the compounds are potent in brain-relevant systems."

From Science Daily • May 26, 2026

South Carolina right-handed pitcher Jori Heard allowed only one hit through two innings, keeping UCLA’s potent bats relatively quiet.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

The Four Continents stocked a small but potent collection of chess books, as well as the latest copies of Shakhmatny Bulletin, a newly launched Russian-language periodical.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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