as in potential
the basic elements from which something can be developed
she has all the makings of an excellent leader, but she needs some experience first
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Voice queries are processed through xAI’s servers, and while Grok has potential as a co-pilot,Tesla has not released any specific goals or timelines in that direction.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
7 Aug. 2025 -
But Trump did not rule out applying the new secondary sanctions on Beijing, despite the potential for scuttling the trade discussions.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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And that’s the kind of craft that existed in that era, where people who were just writing on staff were writing better than stuff that people make now.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Aug. 2025
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The Premier League started doing stuff with players being interviewed from home on Zoom, and then started the ePremier League, with all 20 clubs asked to find a player who would like to be involved.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
15 Aug. 2025
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These robots improve weld precision, cycle time and material usage efficiency.—
Alexander Clausbruch,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The Crocs platform sandals are made from EVA (ethylene vinyl acetate) material, which is known for providing optimal cushioning and shock absorption for daily wear.—
Destinee Scott,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Makings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/makings. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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