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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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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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On Thursday, days before the conclusion of their tumultuous season, the Jets interviewed candidates for their general manager and coaching vacancies.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
3 Jan. 2025 -
Ensure all candidates undergo the same level of scrutiny.—
Kenneth Coats,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
Noun
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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
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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
Noun
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The communications, media and technology sectors exemplify this trend, with Workday reporting an average of 30 applicants per job offer, marking a 36% increase from 2023.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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As the new year begins, heed the wisdom of these admission leaders who have ushered decades of applicants (in many cases including their own children) through this experience.—
Brennan Barnard,
Forbes,
3 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
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After Thursday’s win against the Flames, the Hockey Clubbers are on pace for just 86 points, which is below preseason expectations.—
Scott Powers,
The Athletic,
4 Jan. 2025
Verb
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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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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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