prospective
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At Molloy University in Long Island, New York, prospective students for years had asked whether the school had Greek life.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026
To qualify, prospective borrowers would need to buy a newly constructed home or a home that never has sold before, such as a commercial building that was converted into condos.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
I failed the test the Associated Press gives to prospective foreign reporters.
From Salon ● Sep. 26, 2026
He recently found that a prospective client in New York City could save $37,000 in total taxes on their bonds by switching to municipals.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 25, 2026
“Doesn’t look good to prospective universities these days, apparently, accusations of bullying.”
From "A Monster Calls" by Patrick Ness
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Common Senses: Spec, Spect, Spic ("Look")
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