But the potential power of these numbers to disrupt the typical politico patter was evident even in this election.
Little did she--or anyone--foresee the potential power of her role as a widow.
In addition to Mas' party, three other major parties will be closely watched as potential power brokers in the new parliament.
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All the same, anyone at Manila who looked at the immense potential power represented there could not fail to be impressed.
In Connecticut, Gov. Dannel Malloy said utility companies were bringing additional crews from out of state to deal with potential power outages.
But Accountability Now PAC's potential power lies in its grass-roots support.
He admired the United States, although he feared its potential power.
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Ambient radio waves have largely been ignored as a potential power source until recently, because the power of a broadcast radio signal rapidly decreases with distance.
The visit was significant because Benedict's resignation has raised concerns about potential power conflicts emerging from the peculiar situation of having a reigning pope and a retired one.
Similarly, Hispanics, who made up 9% of the 2008 electorate, traditionally turn out in smaller numbers than their potential power suggests, and recent data suggest that's still a likely outcome.
The result is a considerable waste of potential power.
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And even in times of emergency, with potential power outages and people often away from home, consumers increasingly are turning to mobile broadband to connect with loved ones and gather news and information.
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Consolidated Edison, a main utility company for the New York region, said it is preparing additional crews to deal with potential power outages and advised customers to stay clear of downed power lines.
The concerns about Apple's potential market power helped sway the five commissioners against blocking Google's deal.
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To fend off Amazon's potential monopoly power, Apple and publishers might have manufactured their own monopoly mojo and forced Amazon into their world.
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Prolaris, a prostate cancer prognostic that Meldrum thinks has the potential earning power of BRACAnalysis, is still groping for guidelines from urological societies.
It might make sense for vacation spots, like Kami Kochi National Park in the Japanese alps, that have an abundance of potential hydroelectric power.
To maximize the potential pulling power of having the world's biggest tee in Casey, Bohannon is also thinking on a grand scale to market the town's gargantuan landmark.
The potential buying power of China's middle class is vast.
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Still, given the potential spending power of business travelers (and the companies that employ them), there is still a relative gap in the market for serious games that address their needs.
The acceptance and utilization of immigrants has played a significant role, and Republicans and Democrats should demonstrate their recognition of this by celebrating legal immigration and striving to unlock the potential catalytic power of immigrants.
Environmentalists also see potential for wind power generation along the coast, where windmills on islands could supply some big cities.
Its creators say the Solar Impulse is designed to showcase the potential of solar power and will never replace fuel-powered commercial flights.
For example, every Mountain West state ranks within the top ten nationally for solar power potential and all have high-temperature geothermal resources.
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North Carolina boasts more offshore wind power potential than any other state on the East Coast, according to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory.
Limited by injuries the past five seasons, the 35-year-old gives the Yankees a designated hitter with power potential from the left side of the plate.
In Sport mode, the drive system's maximum power potential is exploited.
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Because of the potential for significant power outages, FEMA is encouraging state and local authorities responsible for coordinating with local utility companies to do so ahead of any impacts.
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