likelihood
Example Sentences
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On Thursday, the U.K. government raised its terror threat level to “severe,” indicating a high likelihood of another attack within six months.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
The Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis vaccine can prevent infections and reduce the likelihood of severe disease.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026
There is also concern that a two-pronged attack from climate change and the arrival of the warming El Niño weather pattern later this year could increase the likelihood and severity of forest fires.
From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026
"We learned that higher glass transition temperatures reduce the likelihood of cracking."
From Science Daily • Apr. 27, 2026
It found differences in the views of rich and poor in some areas, including the likelihood of achieving the American dream.
From "Class Matters" by The New York Times
Vocabulary lists containing likelihood
Statistics and Probability - Middle School
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