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prospective

[pruh-spek-tiv] / prəˈspɛk tɪv /


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The ballot measure would allow qualified prospective homebuyers to borrow up to 17% of the sales price of a new home, contributing 3% of the down payment from their own funds.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 24, 2026

MarketWatch’s Aarthi Swaminathan examines the latest trends in the housing market and offers a few tips for prospective buyers.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 21, 2026

Rahul said he secured one or two interviews, but prospective employers rejected the certificates he had received through the programme.

From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026

The central bank in 2021 lifted restrictions imposed on the bank after its financial health improved, and the government in 2022 invited prospective buyers to bid for a majority stake in IDBI.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026

The fellowships had been established by the National Research Council to support candidates from among the top 5 percent of PhDs in the country, making it an invaluable guide to a prospective candidate’s scientific ability.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik


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