potential
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The couple casually poked around for potential single-family homes but found most options in the neighborhoods they liked were over budget.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026
However the party's rulebook presents a hurdle for potential leadership hopefuls, with contenders required to win the endorsement of 81 Labour MPs, a fifth of the current total, in order to trigger a contest.
From BBC • May 10, 2026
Residents were encouraged to do a walk-through of their property, looking for potential damage from water or gas leaks.
From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026
Indeed, Slavin said one of the risks of rushing head-on into a fully fibermaxxed diet is the potential for bloating and other stomach trouble, which could make people give up on longer-term consumption habits.
From MarketWatch • May 10, 2026
And less sticking means that less potential energy builds up in the fault.
From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland
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