probable
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The government said in court that the immigration sweeps are “based on reasonable suspicion and probable cause and the Constitution.”
From Salon • May 24, 2026
In order for charges to be filed, prosecutors would have to convince a grand jury, made up of members of the public, that probable cause exists to believe a crime has been committed.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
Here is a roundup of which countries have confirmed or probable cases of nationals infected by hantavirus after the outbreak on the cruise ship MV Hondius, according to the World Health Organization.
From Barron's • May 11, 2026
The agency identified a fourth of all talent agent awards as requiring extra review or demonstrating probable fraud.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026
Her like it is probable was never known before or since.”
From "Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad" by Ann Petry
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