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improbable

[im-prob-uh-buhl] / ɪmˈprɒb ə bəl /


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All of which make the sprawling district in Nevada’s rough and rocky Great Basin an improbable political bellwether.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 23, 2026

Lovers and ex-guerrillas Derlis Aizama and Daniel Paredes recently laid down arms to start a family, but Colombia's incoming hard-right administration might upend their improbable attempt at civilian life.

From Barron's Aug. 4, 2026

The turkey was fine, and the cheese was technically cheese, though the sandwich had achieved the improbable condition of being simultaneously refrigerator-cold and slightly melted.

From Salon Jul. 30, 2026

It seems improbable that Fifa will back down in the same manner.

From BBC Jul. 29, 2026

At the Abuja airport on his way back to Lagos, he thought of going to the international wing instead, buying a ticket to somewhere improbable, like Malabo.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie




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