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probable

[prob-uh-buhl] / ˈprɒb ə bəl /


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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

They generate a statistically probable answer which is “Thomas Edison.”

From Salon • May 12, 2026

Among living patients, six cases have been confirmed and a seventh is listed as "probable", according to the WHO, the UN health body, and certain national health authorities.

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

It is probable that Meriadoc obtained assistance and information from Rivendell, which he visited more than once.

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien




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