likelihood
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May delivered another surprisingly strong month for wholesale inflation, increasing the likelihood of a Fed interest rate hike, and potentially creating a perfect storm for consumers.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
After accounting for factors such as age, sex, and demographics, the analysis showed that glucosamine use was associated with a 25% greater likelihood that patients with MCI would later develop dementia.
From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026
Higher inflation raises the likelihood of the US Federal Reserve raising interest rates in a bid to curtail spending.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
Since the start of the Iran conflict, markets have been steadily pricing in a higher likelihood of rate hikes in 2026, according to CME Group data.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026
The police have received no training that enhances the likelihood they will spot the guilty people as they drive by and leave everyone else alone.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
Vocabulary lists containing likelihood
Statistics and Probability - Middle School
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