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likely

[lahyk-lee] / ˈlaɪk li /




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"As a result, oil prices are likely to remain elevated."

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

A combination of both would have likely pushed stocks even deeper into the red at the close of the first quarter.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

“We knew that Austin was likely going to be out for a little bit of time,” Lakers coach JJ Redick said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

Academic research indicates that teams generally outperform lone inventors, with studies showing teams are more likely to achieve major breakthroughs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

He imagined every likely reaction by Doc and Jackson, none of them good.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste