potential
Example Sentences
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She then found out that her son's birth mother was pregnant, and decided to put herself forward as a potential parent for this new baby, should that be needed.
From BBC
His focus is now expected to shift to another warm-up opponent in February before a potential showdown with Fury later in 2026.
From BBC
Economists say export potential in the defense industry is limited—China is off limits as a customer and the U.S. has a buy-American strategy—while productivity growth is weak in parts of the sector.
Having re-signed, junior safety Christian Pierce is excited about being a potential starter next fall.
From Los Angeles Times
"A blank canvas isn't an empty space, it's a space filled with potential," she says.
From BBC
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