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Cancer Research Wales is in favour of separate waiting areas in hospitals, saying those with cancer or compromised immune systems are already likely to be anxious as they await treatment.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
After an interception, the U.S. would likely take ships to friendly ports or a designated holding area.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
But owning them isn’t necessarily going to shield your portfolio from that volatility—they’re likely to fall as quickly as oil prices do.
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026
Lee, 55, said unmanaged cholesterol levels and high blood pressure were likely contributors to the stroke, plus the stress of balancing her real-life practice with the demands of “Dr. Pimple Popper.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026
“So it’s likely she won’t be at St. Catherine’s for very long. Though New Haven has, of course, one of the best hospitals, so there’s really no telling.”
From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott
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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