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[lahyk-lee] / ˈlaɪk li /




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They also noted that the frequency and intensity of extreme rainfall in the area is likely to continue in the future, posing a threat to the survival of Tapanuli orangutans and their habitat.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Aguirre will likely deploy the 4-3-3 formation he used during Mexico’s final warm-up match against Serbia.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

That in turn was viewed as likely to trigger a global recession.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The European Central Bank is likely to raise interest rates on Thursday, a move that could foreshadow similar action from the Federal Reserve and other central banks as policymakers grapple with rising inflation.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

The most likely person to want to remind me of that day wouldn’t be a fellow operator, or even the commanding officer whose orders I flubbed.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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