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possibility

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


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It was not known if the recordings were shared with a third party, notably in China, but the officer could not rule out the possibility.

From Barron's ● Oct. 17, 2026

The Dodgers understood that this outcome was a possibility when the season began.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

A third possibility is that Microsoft keeps prices steady while giving customers more AI work for their money.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026

That unexpected result pointed the researchers toward a different possibility.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026

A year before the theft, in a spooky coincidence, the director of the Louvre had been asked about the possibility: Could the Mona Lisa be stolen?

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day

If they come closer to the ball, you can generate more possibilities.

From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026

Microsoft’s new chip puts all three possibilities in play.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026

If those questions can be answered, the pathway could eventually offer several possibilities for treatment.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 11, 2026

Though she still feels overwhelmed about the future, she’s excited to explore the possibilities.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026

The world seemed open to new ideas and new possibilities for women, and Elizabeth was trying to figure out where she fit in.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling


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