Those numbers have the potential to cause negative impacts. But it sounds to me like additional ameliorating efforts could be made to keep them from having too much of an impact.

[But outbreaks of violence in New Orleans hinted at the potential for wider unrest and further call-ups, which could reveal weaknesses elsewhere in the nation.] What do we do if there is a terrorist attack? ... We're increasing our risk.

Our findings have the potential to be very significant on several fronts.

Our findings have the potential to be very significant on several fronts. Having determined the atomic structure of a key motor complex that is absolutely required for the parasite to enter cells, we can begin a process called structure-guided drug design.

It's designed to optimize a child's potential at an early age through the use of music.

There is a potential for additional infection outside of the U.S., because any Windows 2000 system than hasn't been patched yet is vulnerable.