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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Meanwhile, more than 60 department employees have been terminated, including people responsible for civil rights and financial aid, with the potential of more layoffs in the future.—
Anna North,
Vox,
4 Mar. 2025 -
Businesses that cultivate a deep understanding of Asia’s health ecosystem and integrate cross-cultural strategies into their operations will unlock untapped potential.—
Aman Gupta,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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He’s done stuff that’s gotten him attention that was not acting.—
Mikey O'Connell,
The Hollywood Reporter,
12 Mar. 2025
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But extraterrestrial enthusiasts should know that this movie is about 90 percent dad stuff, and only 10 percent aliens.—
Katie Rife,
IndieWire,
12 Mar. 2025
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Photographed by Ace Amir Masking culture incorporates everything from Yoruba spiritual symbols to Ghanaian Adinkra patterns, Haitian Vodou iconography, and Egyptian motifs—a material anthology of Black diasporic history.—
Harriet Shepherd,
Vogue,
5 Mar. 2025
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The documentary has secured cooperation from the Estate of Jack Kirby as represented by the Rosalind Kirby Family Trust, with access to personal documents, home movies and creative materials, much of which has been unseen by the public until now.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Makings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/makings. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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