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potential

[puh-ten-shuhl] / pəˈtɛn ʃəl /




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By revealing how electrical activity shapes the planet, Wang's work is helping scientists better understand Mars' past, present, and potential for future exploration.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

The announcement that Mohamed Salah will leave in the summer, while significant, was not a surprise and had the potential to galvanise fans and players alike to give a club legend a memorable send off.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

It plans this year to give more potential customers the information and tools they need to start designing the chips they want Rapidus to make one day.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Sierra Canyon transfer Shiloh Wickliffe has played in only four games but has already shown potential as a hitter.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

To them, what mattered was that it gave the United States an advantage over potential enemies.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield