potential

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It was not immediately clear whether other service members involved in the rescue mission sustained injuries, or whether the U.S. military suffered any other potential setbacks.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

An expanded campaign against Iranian infrastructure and energy targets would represent an escalation, with human rights groups warning of the impact on civilians and potential violations of international law.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Iranian authorities had immediately urged local people and tribesmen to join security forces in searching for the airman last Friday, realising the potential political and military value of capturing him alive.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

Some past Chinese drills have focused on establishing control of routes that might be used by the U.S. military in a potential conflict over Taiwan.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Because Gates would give only one grant, Jim made peace with PIH’s potential or former adversaries, such as WHO’s tuberculosis branch, who would otherwise be competing for the grant.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French