likely
Example Sentences
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For long periods, a heavy defeat looked far more likely.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
Ali, a resident of the city of Tonekabon north of Tehran, said there would likely be more strife to come.
From Barron's • May 30, 2026
They deliver a concentrated dose of radiation directly to the tissue most likely harboring remaining cancer cells.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026
That type of hint from the Fed chair is the most likely outcome of the meeting, he added.
From MarketWatch • May 30, 2026
She badly needs a new facial cleanser and most likely braces, but she looks normal enough.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
Vocabulary lists containing likely
Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
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The SAT: Language of the Test, List 4
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The Language of Standardized Tests, List 3
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