- plural of possibility.
possibilities
Example Sentences
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"I will therefore, even if tonight's result stands, examine whether there are any possibilities within this non-socialist parliamentary majority to find some workable government constellation," Kristersson told his supporters on election night.
From Barron's ● Sep. 14, 2026
Carney instructed his special envoy to Europe to "scope out the most ambitious possibilities short of full membership", the paper reported.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
Carney has instructed his special envoy to Europe to scope out the most ambitious possibilities short of full membership in the EU or its common market, according to people familiar with the matter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026
A word that appears unlikely to be the final answer can therefore still be extremely valuable if its letters help divide the remaining possibilities into smaller groups.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 12, 2026
Already Lavender's scheming mind was going over the possibilities that this water-jug job had opened up for her.
From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl
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