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prospective

[pruh-spek-tiv] / prəˈspɛk tɪv /


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Three real-estate pros share the most bizarre items they had to conceal from prospective buyers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

He says this has enabled him to show prospective employers "young people can bring a fresh perspective, ask the questions others overlook and add real value even without a mountain of experience."

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Large prospective clinical trials are still needed to determine whether the medications directly reduce cancer risk.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026

A celebrity’s ties to a property would create instant buzz—and served as a sure-fire tactic for luring in a line of prospective buyers.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

The staff told prospective parents something about a child, then permitted them to observe her or him during meals, campus events, sports, or talent shows.

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter




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