probability
Example Sentences
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Economists surveyed by The Wall Street Journal raised their estimated probability of a recession over the next 12 months to 45%, from 22% in January.
These funds-of-funds typically employ large staffs to rigorously analyze the track record of other hedge funds in hopes of identifying those with the greatest probability of producing impressive future returns.
From MarketWatch
Wilcox, identified in the motion as the medical director of a large county jail with 31 years of experience in correctional medicine, concluded that Viera Reyes, 50, has “a high probability of having prostate cancer.”
From Los Angeles Times
He called the Eaton fire “a black swan event” — one of “low probability, but high consequence.”
From Los Angeles Times
"Doubts have crept in over the probability, and time taken, to see a return on AI investment," he added.
From Barron's
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