probable
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Rather than put himself through the pain of a probable defeat, Sir Keir may leave office in the wake of Burnham winning the by-election.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
The merged company, which would continue under the Equinox Gold name, is expected to produce about 1.1 million ounces of gold annually and hold roughly 23 million ounces of proven and probable reserves.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
The International Agency for Research on Cancer considers glyphosate a probable human carcinogen.
From Barron's • May 12, 2026
Courts use formal standards of proof depending on the stakes, such as probable cause, preponderance of the evidence and beyond a reasonable doubt.
From Salon • May 12, 2026
We’re only in eighth grade, but everyone knows she’s already picked out her first three college choices, her probable major and potential minor and the focus of her eventual graduate studies.
From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen
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