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likely

[lahyk-lee] / ˈlaɪk li /




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You should also keep future required minimum distributions in mind, as they could create additional tax liabilities later in retirement, even though those rules likely remain more than a decade away.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

That in turn was viewed as likely to trigger a global recession.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

But the company said that later checks found that nearly 34 million customer accounts - all in South Korea - were likely exposed.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Aguirre will likely deploy the 4-3-3 formation he used during Mexico’s final warm-up match against Serbia.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Until the water receded completely, the only help they were likely to get would be by boat or by helicopter.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz




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