potential
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When asked about the potential deal this week, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said “it’s not something the president or the White House have an opinion on or are weighing in on.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
However, for many investors betting on quantum’s long-term potential, this week was a chance to take a breather.
From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026
Koons said the building, and the moment in time that defines its unveiling, has the potential to bring the world together.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
Teens also tend to think they’re invincible, Clark said, dismissing the potential bad outcomes from their gambling more readily.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026
I’d been too eager, and she’d eyed me suspiciously as I rambled on about deciding to live to my full potential.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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