likely
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He is now more likely to be seen dining with European diplomats who see him as an important power player, said a U.S. businessman who runs in the same circles.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
The immediate beneficiaries of Swalwell’s fall are likely former Orange County Rep. Katie Porter and billionaire financier Tom Steyer.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026
“Moreover, the macro uncertainty likely creates a more cautious tone from the C-suite or some hesitancy in upping guidance especially for cyclical firms.”
From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026
Brad Conger, chief investment officer at Hirtle Callaghan, said that the fact that the U.S. is a net energy exporter has likely helped insulate stocks from some of the fallout.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026
Clearly, none of these noble specimens was likely to make an appearance at the nursery window.
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
Vocabulary lists containing likely
Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
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The SAT: Language of the Test, List 4
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The Language of Standardized Tests, List 3
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