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possibility

[pos-uh-bil-i-tee] / ˌpɒs əˈbɪl ɪ ti /


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Many analysts expect interest rates to be unchanged in the foreseeable future, with the possibility of the next change being a rise.

From BBC Jul. 29, 2026

The discovery raises the possibility that future treatments could focus on strengthening communication between the digestive system and the brain.

From Science Daily Jul. 29, 2026

By contrast, the sky and the air represent wonder and possibility, like what he felt when he first heard Laurie Anderson’s computerized psychedelic anthem, “O Superman,” in 1982.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 29, 2026

The company said there is a possibility it could reach a settlement with the FTC that could require it to make “significant monetary payments that could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 28, 2026

The shower I desperately wanted is no longer a possibility, and my brown hair has formed a frizzy halo around my face.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

The issue is not hybrid engines or turbos per se; it is the lack of energy recovery possibilities.

From BBC Jul. 29, 2026

Those measurements helped rule out other possibilities, such as a distant background star or a brown dwarf whose atmosphere also contained carbon monoxide.

From Science Daily Jul. 23, 2026

But there are other possibilities, including a decline in asset prices to bring them into line with the performance of the wider economy.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 23, 2026

It’s unclear what led to the eagle’s deterioration, though there are some possibilities.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 22, 2026

The Orff Instrumentarium provides almost limitless possibilities for exploration.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin




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