unlikely

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Valuations achieved in recent metallurgical-coal asset sales have been attractive, and the royalty structure in Queensland is unlikely to change until at least 2032, the bank says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Even punishing reviews for the show’s long-delayed third season seem unlikely to prevent more recognition of what remains a great performance.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

While growth is unlikely to match the extraordinary pace of the past decade, expectations have already come down significantly.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

And with greater traffic volumes, heavier vehicles, changes to the climate and backlogs in required highways, the growing problem of potholes is unlikely to be fixed quickly, she added.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

“That would be the most unlikely place I should choose to place my head. But even if I did, my opinion would remain steadfast.”

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el