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probable

[prob-uh-buhl] / ˈprɒb ə bəl /


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A plaintiff like Gonzalez needs to show that law enforcement lacked even probable cause for an arrest.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

TYG could be comparatively well positioned if the recent surge in oil prices tapers off, as futures markets suggest is probable.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The most probable path may be no move at all.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

“You have to meet certain standards in order to obtain a warrant, because a warrant is extraordinary. A warrant is saying we believe there is probable cause to seize evidence, and we need it now.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

Now Gay went over the most probable difficulties.

From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck




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