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possibilities

noun

plural of possibility

as in potentials

something that can develop or become actual there's a possibility for violence in the situation

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as in events

something that might happen winning the championship is a real possibility for us

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Recent Examples of possibilities Overcome Didier Deschamps’ side on July 9 – a tall order at the moment given how good Les Bleus look – and heads will be spinning at the possibilities that could await. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 4 July 2026 Canada getting out of the group stage, complete with one of the World Cup’s great barnstorming performances against Qatar, led an entire nation still curious about the sport to buy into this team’s possibilities. — Carl Anka, New York Times, 4 July 2026 Instead of concentrating on today's opportunities, your thoughts drift toward tomorrow's possibilities. — Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026 But after his imprisonment, Lilburne’s Proposition became the defining cause of the radical Leveller movement, which subsequently dedicated itself to unlocking all of the revolutionary possibilities lurking in the word equal. — Teresa M. Bejan, The Atlantic, 3 July 2026 As media formats have transformed, so too have the possibilities for historical storytelling. — Paul Buccieri, HollywoodReporter, 2 July 2026 After ruling out all other possibilities, Dhingra finally diagnosed Williams with IC‑MPGN, a kidney disease related to the immune system. — Kerry Breen, CBS News, 27 June 2026 Your curious mind sees possibilities, yet a course fee, trip idea, or upgrade may clash with your budget, so compare options patiently and decide what matters now. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 26 June 2026 Style the tank with some jeans, throw the cardigan over a dress, or sport the joggers under a hoodie—the outfit possibilities are endless. — Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2026

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However, enthusiastically advocating for the empowering benefits of hypertext and hypermedia or skeptically warning against their manipulative potentials might not be the only available choice.

— Carmen Daniela Maier, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
Fortunately, by Gemini season, your world gets a little brighter — new ideas, travel plans or opportunities open doors to new potentials.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026

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The House of the Dragon Scorecard is an accounting of the events of this week’s episode, in which points are awarded to characters on a scale of 0 to 10.

— Brian Grubb, Vulture, 6 July 2026
From royal events to sporting matches to gliding down ski slopes as kids on vacation, rarely did the public see one without the other.

— Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 6 July 2026

Definition of events

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But trade theft cases in Silicon Valley are usually pointless and tragic because information finds a way out of companies anyway.

— Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 11 July 2026
Two New World screwworm cases in dogs are among more than 30 confirmed instances in Texas and New Mexico, prompting warnings Wednesday from veterinarians and humane societies that pet owners need to remain vigilant to protect their animals.

— John Hanna, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026

Definition of cases

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Davis said events of that scale require planning months — sometimes a year — in advance, with contingencies built into nearly every scenario.

— Bryan West, USA Today, 1 July 2026
That’s true even when proceeds are held in escrow (exceptions can apply if the escrow is tied to contingencies), or when payment is deferred.

— Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026

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