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potential

[puh-ten-shuhl] / pəˈtɛn ʃəl /




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Major names like Marriott, L’Oréal and Red Bull continue to serve as top-level backers, and some Pride organizers say they are still in negotiations with potential sponsors ahead of June programming.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

“I couldn’t be more proud to build a long-term vision with Li-Ning that will fuel Curry Brand for years to come and unlock the full potential of this company on a global scale.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

There is a worldwide race to develop the technology, given its potential to take on tasks currently considered too enormous for even the most powerful traditional computers.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Deckers, maker of Ugg boots and Hoka sneakers, seems like another potential future payer, given its line of business.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Late that night, in a Washington, D.C., bar, two American reporters talked about the possibility of being sent to cover a potential American invasion of Cuba.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin




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