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potent

[poht-nt] / ˈpoʊt nt /


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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

“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

The new model's electric motors are potent, producing about 1000 horsepower and allowing it to accelerate from 0-62mph in 3.2 seconds.

From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026

Paulsen outlined his theories in a Substack article published Monday in which he described his new, proprietary gauge for U.S. financial conditions, a model that incorporates five key economic policies and three potent economic forces.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 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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