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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Improve Your Decision-Making One unique element of embracing your authentic self that Gomo cites is its potential to improve your decision-making.—
Tyler Shepherd,
USA TODAY,
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For example, vehicles can collect information on traffic beyond other vehicles, busy bike paths, parking lots and other variables that ultimately make driving in this area safer, reducing the potential for road accidents involving non-vehicle victims.—
Mark Pittman,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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But the ballplayer stuff, that was just icing on the cake.—
Daniel Brown,
The Athletic,
16 Feb. 2025
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Then, two days later, the stuff about him having a restraining order came out.—
Gillian Telling,
People.com,
15 Feb. 2025
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Files include new device submissions, marketing applications and other materials medical device companies need approved before bringing products to consumers.—
Michael Erman,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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The stalls are patched together with the materials at hand, like the ever-present rubble.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Makings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/makings. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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