potent

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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

In laboratory experiments, the system successfully identified cancer cells with specific combinations of surface proteins and delivered potent drugs directly to them.

From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 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

Google's AI model Gemini has emerged as another potent competitor, with Elon Musk's xAI also attracting investment and users.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

For Darwin, Lyell’s central idea—of the slow heave of natural forces shaping and reshaping the earth, sculpting nature—would prove to be a potent intellectual spur.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee