likelihood
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She said many fans had already left in the 20-minute interlude between the end of the game and the fireworks show, leaving the stands relatively empty and reducing the likelihood of injuries.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 5, 2026
The United Nations' weather and climate agency said El Nino conditions were forecast to "strengthen rapidly over the coming months, increasing the likelihood of... extreme weather events in many parts of the world."
From Barron's • Jul. 3, 2026
Polymarket odds show a 76% likelihood of it happening.
From MarketWatch • Jul. 1, 2026
Opta gives them a 78.5% chance of advancing, with a 42.5% likelihood of reaching the quarterfinals—which would potentially require beating another European team, Belgium, in the Round of 16.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026
But then again, it seems hardly worthwhile to speculate greatly on such matters now when one knows one will, in all likelihood, be talking face to face with Miss Kenton within forty-eight hours.
From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro
Vocabulary lists containing likelihood
Statistics and Probability - Middle School
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