possibility

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"We have talked for many years about the possibility that life may have originated at deep-sea hydrothermal vents," Lutz said.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

But between the possibility of phone pouches and social media bans elsewhere in the world, why is this such a serious problem?

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

“This has created an environment where even workers with high levels of job security by traditional standards are starting to feel anxious about the possibility of job loss.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

Jennifer Kavanagh, director of military analysis at Defense Priorities, thinks the chances of “some kind of ground operation” are high, at 85%, describing the possibility as “horrific.”

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

I gave a slight nod as if I agreed, but my imagination sparked with the possibility.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas