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likelihood

[lahyk-lee-hood] / ˈlaɪk liˌhʊd /


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Each contract must have a “yes” or “no” outcome and will range in price between 1 cent and 99 cents, representing what the collective market thinks about the likelihood of an event.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

Scientists are concerned about the consequences it could have on global weather patterns, including the likelihood of 2027 being the warmest year on record.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

The average S&P 500 company has seen sales estimates increase 2.6% this year, so identifying companies that are roughly in step with or better than the average increases the likelihood of avoiding truly deteriorating businesses.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

The likelihood of a potentially powerful El Niño taking shape in the Pacific Ocean is rising, heightening concerns that Southern California could be in for an extreme rainy season.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

In all likelihood, these shells got to the continental interior through long-distance trade between different Sapiens bands.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari




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