potential
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During his four-day hospital stay, he met a potential business partner.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026
Still, they cautioned that these potential benefits must be weighed against the possibility of rare but serious complications such as ION.
From Science Daily • May 23, 2026
While Wünsch is optimistic about AI’s potential to drive scientific breakthroughs, he acknowledged that the AI boom has strained the gaming industry.
From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026
The evacuation is large in part due to the potential of a plume of toxic vapors.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
However, it raises the ongoing controversy about gene editing and its potential to be used to enhance embryos and the future of humanity.
From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste
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