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potential

[puh-ten-shuhl] / pəˈtɛn ʃəl /




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If the remaining members were indeed engaged in material negotiations for a sale at the time of your departure and failed to disclose such information, it could strengthen a potential claim.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

One student even said he’d try extra hard on a class assignment if Grouzes would at least talk about a potential sale, an offer Grouzes said he politely declined.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

One of the chemicals found by both the EA and the independent testing is PFOS, a substance banned in the UK due to potential carcinogenic risks, often used in firefighting foams.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

A Suwon court this week largely granted Samsung Electronics an injunction requiring staffing and operations to be maintained at normal levels during any walkout, to prevent potential damage to the company's safety-related and other facilities.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Now they had to worry about potential leaks from Elizebeth’s work.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield




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