potential
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Hovnanian Enterprises HOV 3.06%increase; green up pointing triangle swung to a second-quarter loss as the war in the Middle East pushed up mortgage rates, sending potential home buyers to the sidelines.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
“That’s why I think there’s potential for him to unlock a constituency that wasn’t going to vote for a Rick Caruso,” he said, referring to the developer who lost to Bass in 2022.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
As the chart shows, over time oil appears less sensitive to Trump’s remarks about a potential deal to end an armed conflict that is now in its 12th week.
From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026
With the FA now looking into the matter the individuals involved could face charges, and potential bans.
From BBC • May 21, 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
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