potential
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Andreeva, 19, fulfilled the potential she has long shown with a 6-3 6-2 victory over an opponent who was a 500-1 outsider before the tournament.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
It gives a new stock’s early volatility time to cool off while institutional investors accumulate shares, establishing a potential price floor.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
This approach was designed to reduce bias and account for potential confounding factors.
From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026
Officials said they believe that “the potential for any trace amounts of MMA to be found in the stormwater is low.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
We’re only in eighth grade, but everyone knows she’s already picked out her first three college choices, her probable major and potential minor and the focus of her eventual graduate studies.
From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen
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