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prospect

[pros-pekt] / ˈprɒs pɛkt /




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The prospect of higher borrowing costs has hurt the tech industry in particular as they dent consumer spending while firms also rely on debt to power innovation.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Jonathan Pearce: The goalscoring hopes for the joint-hosts would appear to rest heavily on the shoulders of Fulham's Raul Jimenez but they also have a brilliant prospect for the future in Gonzalez.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

When my 20-year-old son decided he wanted his first credit card, I silently cheered the prospect of one day getting him off my payroll.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

“Most voters are looking at the prospect of winning and losing,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

The BFG could see the greedy Bloodbottler’s mouth beginning to water more than ever at the prospect of extra food.

From "The BFG" by Roald Dahl




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