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How to pronounce potential in American English
“potential” pronunciation by American speakers
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Potential competition is defined in case law uh as either actual potential competitor or uh potential
FTC
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potential health consequences.
CDC
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abuse potential or misuse potential and the unknowns and public health priorities.
NIH
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