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improbable

[im-prob-uh-buhl] / ɪmˈprɒb ə bəl /


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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

Upp’s first recorded disappearance ends with her improbable recovery, still alive, from the waters near the Statue of Liberty.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

"While it is very likely that the RSF will attack the city, this logistical lifeline and reinforcements render a complete RSF takeover improbable," she said in a report released on 30 June.

From BBC Jul. 7, 2026

Okay, that was improbable, seeing as he hadn’t even realized who I was at first, but one could never be too careful when it came to Rachel’s machinations.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows




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