prospective
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High mortgage rates, job-market uncertainty and the rising cost of living have kept many prospective buyers on the sidelines.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
Former Republican congressman George Santos has also been identified as a prospective applicant.
From Salon • May 31, 2026
A spokesperson for the broker said it already has interest from prospective buyers.
From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026
He will welcome prospective foreign investors to the opulent Palace of Versailles outside Paris on June 1 for the annual Choose France business conference.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
“What does a serviceman pay for a carton of cigarettes?” a prospective Muslim convert would be asked.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
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Common Senses: Spec, Spect, Spic ("Look")
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