probable

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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

Of the 23 suspected and probable cases, all of whom are young adults and teenagers, two people have died and four were in intensive care as of Monday.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

In February, the CDC confirmed 28 infant botulism and 20 cases of probable infant botulism linked to the formula.

From Salon • Mar. 20, 2026

“Not long after they’d taken Cloke into custody. They told Henry they had enough probable cause to arrest half a dozen people, including himself, either for conspiracy or withholding evidence.”

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt