potential
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Centennial was at a severe disadvantage by not having two potential starters available on its offensive line because of injuries.
From Los Angeles Times β Aug. 29, 2026
With the potential for extreme weather––past years have seen wind storms and torrential rains—festivalgoers are packing accordingly.
From The Wall Street Journal β Aug. 28, 2026
The weather in space has the potential to impact our lives here on Earth in a fundamental way.
From BBC β Aug. 28, 2026
Theoretically, a resolution to the conflict would provide a boost for stocks by removing a potential worry over inflation, as oil prices would tumble on the news.
From MarketWatch β Aug. 28, 2026
At 107, every moment is a potential massive catastrophe.
From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman
Together, the two layers allow the steel to resist corrosion in chloride containing environments at potentials reaching 1700 mV.
From Science Daily β Aug. 11, 2026
He said a UK-wide position was needed around the "appropriate regulation not just of existing technology and platforms but the potentials of the futures through AI."
From BBC β Jan. 12, 2026
"This will unlock long term value for all our shareholders because it will allow both companies to tap fully into their respective growth potentials," Busch said on Thursday.
From Barron's β Nov. 13, 2025
A couple of potentials he liked — Blood Reign and King’s Rain — linking the new band to Slayer’s best-known album, 1986’s “Reign in Blood,” were already in circulation.
From Los Angeles Times β Aug. 20, 2024
Between the major groups of insecticides, and between them and other chemicals, there are interactions that have serious potentials.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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