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The phrase "a potential to do the same" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing the capability or possibility of someone or something to replicate an action or outcome.
Example: "The new software has a potential to do the same as the previous version, but with improved efficiency."
Alternatives: "an ability to achieve the same" or "a capacity to replicate the same".
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"There is so much research and so much field experience to tell us that if media can teach children bad behaviour and develop problematic world views and values, then it has a potential to do the same thing in a positive way," she said.
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He is a difference maker at Bolton, and has the potential to do the same for the Yanks.
The Social Health Network has the potential to do the same".
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She called on the rest of the field of potential Republican candidates to do the same.
Finlay recognises the potential of Ellis's story to transcend its central gimmick – fame at the price of anonymity – and asks that we recognise the potential of her film to do the same.
I see in this bill the potential for the Coalition to do the same: erase the case precedents fought for over decades by patients and charities.
As for his own potential, Krasinski never wants to do the same kind of project twice.
He also noted the potential of bringing about undesirable pressure on other banks to do the same.
To what extent might their example encourage others to do the same - with God-knows-what potential consequences?
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