prospect
Example Sentences
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This season, Air Force has found another tall, promising prospect in 6-5 Malakye Matsumoto from Sherman Oaks Notre Dame High.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
The prospect of the U.S.-Iran war ending in two to three weeks has reinvigorated risk-on sentiment, the team adds.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
Treasury yields declined in Asian trade, as worries over the prospect of weakening growth due to the Middle East conflict gained traction.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
"With consumer sentiment also likely to be dented by the uncertain outlook and the prospect of rising energy costs, housing market activity is likely to soften," he said.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
Although the prospect of playing hymns in church didn’t particularly excite me, I agreed, hoping at least I could make some friends that way.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.