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prospective

[pruh-spek-tiv] / prəˈspɛk tɪv /


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“Shareholders will not have the same protections afforded to shareholders of companies that are subject to all of the corporate-governance requirements of Nasdaq,” the company told prospective shareholders.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

Reports that the large-format cinema operator is up for sale have sent its stock soaring and analysts predicting interest from a wide range of prospective buyers — from tech and media companies to sovereign-wealth funds.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

Each employee interacts with each of nine prospective job applicants at a professional event, and later makes referrals based on the social connections they form.

From Slate • May 22, 2026

“An increase in applications for adjustable-rate mortgages to the highest level since October 2025 signals that prospective buyers are seeking lower monthly payments as rates remain elevated,” he said.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

On the inevitability side, it is true there were voices back then urging prospective patriots to regard American independence as an early version of manifest destiny.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis




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