likely to

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It is likely to be the most significant piece of business by any club in the WSL this summer - and the transfer window has not yet opened.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Cepeda, though, is likely to fall short of the 50% needed to win outright, triggering a high-stakes runoff on June 21—with some polls showing he would win and upend Colombian history.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

Met Office meteorologist Greg Dewhurst told AFP the increase in extreme temperatures was "a good indication of climate change in action" and more likely to become "the new norm".

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

While some jobs may disappear, Zhu says entirely new industries and career paths are likely to emerge around AI infrastructure, data centers, and digital services.

From Science Daily • May 25, 2026

Mom, of course, was not likely to return at all.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret