likely
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“But I think that any therapist, any counselor, anybody who has been through divorce can tell you that for an affair to begin, there is already likely a problem with the marriage.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026
This message is only likely to get louder as June's general election approaches.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
A professional — an accountant, banker or lawyer — will likely charge a fee.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026
That means they are more likely to sit back in their cars and wait for higher fares for quick pick-up and drop-off.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026
She badly needs a new facial cleanser and most likely braces, but she looks normal enough.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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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