prospect
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Fresh worries about the Middle East ceasefire and the prospect of a US interest rate hike hit stocks and oil prices Thursday, following a rollercoaster week for markets that has sent shivers through trading floors.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
A whirlwind nine days followed, with Williams saying she "had nothing to prove" and that the main motivation was the prospect of her daughters seeing her play.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
Not everyone is thrilled at the prospect of Musk addressing the conference, however.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026
“Slowing inflation and steady nominal pay gains were supposed to lift real incomes in 2026, but the prospect of a fresh jump in inflation pushes that scenario into the distance.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
It is an intriguing question, and given Burr’s matchless skill at concealing his motives, covering his tracks, and destroying much of his private correspondence, unambiguous answers are not a realistic prospect.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
Vocabulary lists containing prospect
"The Odyssey" by Homer, Books 19–24
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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
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A Doll's House
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