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likelihood

[lahyk-lee-hood] / ˈlaɪk liˌhʊd /


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Since the start of the Iran conflict, markets have been steadily pricing in a higher likelihood of rate hikes in 2026, according to CME Group data.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

Throw in the likelihood that Mark Wood will never play another Test and it means the four cornerstones of England's pace attack have gone in the space of three years, taking 1,609 wickets with them.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

The study found that abatacept worked best in people with the highest likelihood of developing rheumatoid arthritis.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

Canada’s economy unexpectedly shrank for a second consecutive quarter as activity stalled at the start of the year, raising the likelihood the country dipped into a recession.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Cory catalogued each of them and rated the likelihood of each one being a fossil.

From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon




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