as in potential
likely to be or become something at a later time
The school had a luncheon for prospective students.
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Recent Examples of prospective
The longer lifespan could alleviate the concerns of prospective buyers who are comparing the financial benefits of an EV to that of an internal combustion engine vehicle, says Simona Onori, an associate professor of energy science and engineering at Stanford and a coauthor of the paper.
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IEEE Spectrum, 29 Jan. 2025
Many require prospective employees to complete either a training program or apprenticeship for technical skills or attend community college courses.
—Kayla Jimenez, USA TODAY, 28 Jan. 2025
Range advances similar arguments in moving to dismiss claims over aiding and abetting, as well as interference with prospective economic advantage.
—Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Jan. 2025
Ultimately, this shift toward more nuanced benefit disclosures underscores a broader move toward transparency, customization and meaningful dialogue between employers and prospective hires.
—Cynthia Pong, Jd, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
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IEEE Spectrum, 29 Jan. 2025
Many require prospective employees to complete either a training program or apprenticeship for technical skills or attend community college courses.
—Kayla Jimenez, USA TODAY, 28 Jan. 2025
Range advances similar arguments in moving to dismiss claims over aiding and abetting, as well as interference with prospective economic advantage.
—Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Jan. 2025
Ultimately, this shift toward more nuanced benefit disclosures underscores a broader move toward transparency, customization and meaningful dialogue between employers and prospective hires.
—Cynthia Pong, Jd, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for prospective
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prospective
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The growing controversy has already captured the attention of the NFL's competition committee, which is set to meet during the offseason to discuss potential rule changes, including expanding the replay assist system.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
26 Jan. 2025
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Derailing Washington’s potential go-ahead drive, a first-quarter fumble near midfield was caused by linebacker Zack Baun and cornerback Cooper DeJean.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Then, Johnson alluded to future episodes that will feature impersonations of Trump’s Cabinet.—
Jenny Goldsberry,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
26 Jan. 2025
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In the waning days of the Biden administration, officials decided to maintain that designation, leaving decisions about future U.S. dealings with Syria's de facto rulers to Trump.—
Warren P. Strobel,
arkansasonline.com,
26 Jan. 2025
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But honoring knowing someone is genuine in their kindness, makes trusting them easier, and forgiving them possible.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
29 Jan. 2025
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Humanity’s firepower underpins the Anthropocene, which is the outcome not just of anthropogenic meddling but of a particular kind of meddling, made possible by humans’ species monopoly over fire.—
Stephen Pyne,
Smithsonian Magazine,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Prospective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prospective. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
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