likelihood

Example Sentences

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In Southern California, strong El Niños increase the likelihood of wet winters that replenish water supplies and tamp down wildfire risk but can also unleash flooding, debris flows and coastal erosion.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

The likelihood of those two things both happening seems low.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Because of this, dietary approaches could provide a safer and more affordable way to reduce the severity or likelihood of infection, especially in vulnerable populations.

From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026

He said in cup ties that have no likelihood whatsoever of the outcome changing, blowing up early can be OK.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

The most obvious source of potential conflict was the likelihood that Rob might decide to turn us around before the summit.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer