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plausible

[plaw-zuh-buhl] / ˈplɔ zə bəl /


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Instead, she points out that other outcomes are also plausible, including a growing risk that inflation could remain sticky if energy costs do not come down quickly, causing businesses to raise prices.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

And given case law about CEQA, he said the union has “a very plausible argument.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

The fact that Djokovic remains the most plausible challenger to Sinner is a damning indictment on the rest of the men's tour.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

Despite his honorable intentions, Mr. Dasgupta risks making the best the enemy of the good, and the impossible the foe of the plausible.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

When Elizebeth shared her guess about “cable reply,” Chen thought it was plausible.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield




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