likely
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If this had been coded correctly, a "timelier" ambulance response would "likely" have been sent.
From BBC • Jul. 10, 2026
Warsh, however, has argued against providing forward guidance on likely future rate outcomes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 10, 2026
Its impact is likely to take time, since many zoning and construction rules are controlled by state and local governments.
From Barron's • Jul. 10, 2026
The report by technical advisory firm HelioVolta found the devices were the most likely cause of 71% of fires and thermal damage events it had identified in rooftop solar systems.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 10, 2026
Not quite dinner, but an hour in which Mrs. Dannenberg would likely have begun preparing for the evening meal.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
Vocabulary lists containing likely
Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
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The SAT: Language of the Test, List 4
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The Language of Standardized Tests, List 3
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