potential

Example Sentences

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She has said that the government should take a "precautionary principle" approach, where the use of a chemical is stopped if the potential harm could outweigh the benefits - considering the emerging risks of some PFAS.

From BBC

They see Jacquet as a young defender with plenty of senior experience for his age and their data analysis has backed the decision to spend so much on a player they believe has immense potential.

From BBC

Preliminary interviews of potential picks were conducted by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

From Barron's

At these levels, chasing potential gains in the S&P 500 doesn’t seem to be a smart move.

From Barron's

SpaceX is expected to use cash raised from a public listing to help develop solar-powered orbital data centers, which are viewed as a potential solution to the energy crunch driven by AI data centers.

From MarketWatch