potential
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A new system, currently under testing, is being implemented to protect patient records in future and alert the trust of potential breaches.
From BBC β Oct. 17, 2026
In the 37-34 defeat by the Bills, Mevis missed a 50-yard field-goal attempt, and a potential winning 48-yard attempt in overtime that was blocked.
From Los Angeles Times β Oct. 17, 2026
Looking further ahead, silver still has potential to find support from stronger demand, stemming from growth in artificial intelligence and the data-center build-out.
From MarketWatch β Oct. 17, 2026
But Stroud knows better than anybody what Harrison is capable of—and it’s up to him to unlock that potential.
From The Wall Street Journal β Oct. 17, 2026
Adjacent to this potential hiding place lies dense forest.
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
Together, the two layers allow the steel to resist corrosion in chloride containing environments at potentials reaching 1700 mV.
From Science Daily β Aug. 11, 2026
He said a UK-wide position was needed around the "appropriate regulation not just of existing technology and platforms but the potentials of the futures through AI."
From BBC β Jan. 12, 2026
Despite being the world's top cassava producer, "when it comes to the yield, actual yield potentials and all of that, we are still way behind", Diebiru-Ojo said.
From Barron's β Oct. 15, 2025
A couple of potentials he liked — Blood Reign and King’s Rain — linking the new band to Slayer’s best-known album, 1986’s “Reign in Blood,” were already in circulation.
From Los Angeles Times β Aug. 20, 2024
A few of us agreed to help the coach run a clinic during the upcoming summer for the new varsity potentials to prep for the fall season.
From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed
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