probable
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But Albany County Circuit Court Judge Robert Sanford, who presided over Kelver’s pretrial hearing, agreed with the prosecutor that there was probable cause that Kelver committed the crimes with which she was charged.
From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026
Using World Cancer Research Fund evidence grading criteria, the researchers concluded that the evidence points to a probable causal relationship between higher intake of legumes and soy foods and a lower risk of hypertension.
From Science Daily • May 26, 2026
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
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
Accurate numbers are difficult to estimate, but it seems probable that the Library contained half a million volumes, each a handwritten papyrus scroll.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
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