likelihood

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The study found that excessive antioxidant intake can alter sperm DNA and may increase the likelihood of developmental differences in offspring, particularly in facial and skull formation.

From Science Daily

But nuclear policy expert Sagan said the likelihood of the conflict escalating to involve nuclear weapons is “exceedingly low,” even if Iran has the capability to build them.

From Los Angeles Times

“Everybody is well aware that the longer oil prices stay elevated, the greater the likelihood that we could slip into an economic slowdown or a recession,” Stovall said during an interview with MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch

These changes can increase the likelihood of serious cardiovascular events.

From Science Daily

One prediction market, Polymarket, was giving a likelihood of only about 33% on Wednesday that the partial shutdown would end by March 31.

From MarketWatch