prospects

1.

the possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring.

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there was no prospect of a reconciliation
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2.

a person regarded as likely to succeed or as a potential customer, client, etc.

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Norwich's unbeaten heavyweight prospect
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candidatepossibilitycatch
1.

search for mineral deposits, especially by drilling and excavation.

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the company is also prospecting for gold
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