unlikely

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He estimated futures prices would have to hold below the mid-$90s to push average U.S. gasoline costs under $4 a gallon—a move that traders believe is unlikely barring a resumption of tanker traffic.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

She pointed out, however, that this is unlikely to be “an either/or situation.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

Some positives to be taken from the pick of his performances but all have come on soft or heavy ground, which he is unlikely to get here.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

For now, though, Iran is unlikely to relinquish its control over Hormuz or make other major concessions in the coming talks, analysts said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

A former policeman and carpenter who in his youth had gained unlikely fame as a “rock dancer,” who delighted people with his “twist” performances, Saemi would do anything for a friend.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady