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  • noun Plural form of prospect.
  • verb Third-person singular simple present indicative form of prospect.

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Examples

  • But again, the question is, given that there likely will be an oversupply of entry-level lawyers for at least a short time, if someone finds themselves without a job with long-term prospects, is it better to do something or nothing?

    Discourse.net: University of Miami Law School Announces Foreclosure Defense Fellowships 2009

  • Chief among the prospects is a hitter from the Far East and a pitcher from the Dominican Republic.

    USATODAY.com - Dodgers 2002 prospect report 2002

  • Still, the full facts have yet to be disclosed and the phrasing of the MAC clause, particularly the inclusion of the word "prospects," gives Cerberus and Chatham a hook to litigate and argue that the court is required to take a broad view of the MAC to encompass the future earnings potential and performance of Innkeepers.

    NYT > Home Page By STEVEN M. DAVIDOFF 2011

  • It might not necessarily have been wise, given that they were the bookies 'favourites to be relegated before the season began, for Yorkshire to be talking up their title prospects immediately before meeting Durham, but if there were a good time to have the defending champions in town then it is probably right now.

    The Independent - Frontpage RSS Feed 2010

  • "The Champions League tie against Real Madrid and Saturday's (today) Premiership game against Manchester United are massive fixtures that will define our title prospects," Benitez admitted early in the week ahead of Tuesday's Champions League tie against Real Madrid and today's Premiership fixture against Manchester United.

    unknown title 2009

  • Everybody knows that Boyd is hugely prolific in the SPL, but having pored over these numbers you couldn't but come to the conclusion that if Rangers sell Boyd in January they may as well fold their tents and kiss their title prospects goodbye.

    unknown title 2009

  • Everybody knows that Boyd is hugely prolific in the SPL, but having pored over these numbers you couldn't but come to the conclusion that if Rangers sell Boyd in January they may as well fold their tents and kiss their title prospects goodbye.

    unknown title 2009

  • I lost to one of the best players in the world, "Nadal said, adding it was too early to comment on his title prospects at the Australian Open.

    The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed 2010

  • The two latest new Admin prospects have been military.

    NASA Stimulus Fund Update - NASA Watch 2009

  • Children who come from stable, warm families have an advantage when it comes to their long-term prospects for happiness.

    Red Flags or Red Herrings? Susan Engel 2011

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