likely to
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But Vrticka says that change is gradual and professional support is likely to be needed for people with more entrenched attachment patterns.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
While the Fed, Bank of Japan and Bank of England are likely to leave rates unchanged, a hawkish tilt could cap any gains in gold, he says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
Assets and relationships cultivated over decades have been torched, and the longer the conflict lasts, the weaker Iran’s regional networks are likely to become.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
The findings come as women are more likely to get Alzheimer’s disease.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 27, 2026
The condition of the pack was miserable for travel, but not likely to get any better.
From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong
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