likely
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"Overall, women are still far more likely to be assessed first when it comes to infertility."
From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026
“A bond/swap spread at 5 bps or below is likely seen as supportive,” the head of FX and Strategy says.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026
A defense expert told jurors that the most likely cause of the blaze was fireworks and cast doubt on exactly where it originated.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026
The latest legal outcomes likely will result in negative economic and financial consequences for immigrants involved, their families, and employers, Veuger says.
From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026
He imagined every likely reaction by Doc and Jackson, none of them good.
From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste
Vocabulary lists containing likely
Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
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The SAT: Language of the Test, List 4
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The Language of Standardized Tests, List 3
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