potential

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In December, a Los Angeles County Superior Court judge granted her diversion due to mental health issues, sparing her potential jail time.

From Los Angeles Times

Some analysts have warned of the potential for higher medicine prices for households as a result of the disruption in the Strait of Hormuz.

From BBC

White called the unveiling earlier this month of Apple’s new MacBook Neo “the star” and a “potential catalyst in expanding the company’s user base.”

From Barron's

Circle Internet Group stock and other crypto plays fell sharply Tuesday after investors learned that a potential compromise to be included in a crypto market structure bill would ban rewards on stablecoin balances.

From Barron's

“One factor driving the stronger-than-expected outcome may be firmer order books as customers fear the potential for higher energy costs to feed through to higher manufactured goods prices,” Knightley noted.

From Barron's