likely
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Neso said England's opening match against Croatia would likely draw the biggest audience.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
Deficiency is more likely in older adults with limited sun exposure, reduced mobility, darker skin, care-home residence or diets low in vitamin D-rich foods.
From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026
The strong May jobs report released Friday, which showed an improving U.S. labor market, is only likely to strengthen their focus on inflation.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026
And just one of the likely venues is climate-controlled.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
Framing the existing situation, e.g., if a medium or psychic says something is moving, people expect, and are more likely to experience, motion.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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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