potential

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The Congressional Budget Office, however, has put the potential price tag at $542bn over 20 years on the space-based systems alone.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

There is little upside to the private funds and plenty of potential downside if credit quality weakens.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The technology is gaining popularity in the U.S. as a potential way to boost workouts, though critics say the marketing of EMS is often hyperbolic.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Experts identified it as likely being a US missile, based on its appearance, the size of the blast and the distance from potential US launch sites in the Middle East.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

There’s only Tūtū and me, no parents to greet a potential friend.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila