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as in views
all that can be seen from a certain point
gazing at the wide prospect spread out before me
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2
as in candidates
one who seeks an office, honor, position, or award
a good prospect for the position of auditor
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as in possibilities
something that can develop or become actual
one highly desirable prospect for the city is a major-league franchise
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as in anticipations
the act or state of looking forward to some occurrence
the prospect of a quiet, restful Sunday ended when our basement flooded
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Noun
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Johnson was on track to fall short of winning the speakership on the first ballot after three of his fellow Republicans voted for other candidates.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
3 Jan. 2025 -
Ensure all candidates undergo the same level of scrutiny.—
Kenneth Coats,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
Noun
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From this methodology, Pinterest produces twenty future trends that provide twenty different possibilities for what lies around the corner.—
Dr. Marcus Collins,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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Forecasting focuses on the past to see the future; foresight relies on its ability to contextualize the present to prepare for a range of future possibilities.—
Dr. Marcus Collins,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
Noun
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She was selected to play Maria from over 30,000 applicants and won a Golden Globe for her performance in the beloved musical.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
16 Mar. 2025
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This suggests a shift in student priorities, with more applicants seeking affordability and regional accessibility over prestige.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Ahead of training camp, Khan expressed confidence in the roster, calling it the best the Jaguars had ever put together, with playoff expectations set for the season.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
4 Jan. 2025
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However, while profits were 31% lower year-over-year for the third quarter of 2024, CVX at least managed to top expectations this time around.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Kennedy’s powerful book, which explores Goddard’s life as well as the author’s own, sets the record straight.—
Michael Schaub,
Orange County Register,
2 Jan. 2025
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Her first collection of short stories explores the lives of Indigenous people across various timelines and locations.—
Michael Schaub,
Orange County Register,
2 Jan. 2025
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