potential

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Depending on how long a potential strike lasted, important state testing could be disrupted, as could student plans to take college-admissions assessments, such as the SAT and Advanced Placement exams.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Or as Becky puts it: “That’s love, isn’t it? Anything that matters carries the potential for hurt.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

The increase in natural pain-relief chemicals also points to potential applications for managing chronic pain.

From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026

An area between Krefeld Way and Beaumont Way has been cordoned off to allow officers to carry out an examination of the scene and to identify any potential witnesses.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

I turned my head to the side so that the revolving rings could work their magic to their full potential.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall