likelihood

Example Sentences

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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

Mirae expects the domestic equity market to recover in April, but warns that oil-driven inflation may reduce the likelihood of near-term rate cuts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Beijing will have hoped that better diplomatic relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran would reduce the likelihood for regional tensions.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Swift and his fellow chiefs of commerce were banking on the likelihood that Hill and Jackson would have the sense not to bite the hand that fed them.

From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield