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likely

[lahyk-lee] / ˈlaɪk li /




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In the south of the Netherlands, beside a wide estuary, a village of around 1,100 people is likely to disappear from the map.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Hansen said the latter seems the most likely outcome for the near term, with Iran in a stronger position and Washington having to adjust to that.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 12, 2026

"China perceives Spain as relatively friendly, less confrontational toward China than other countries and likely more independent from Washington. This allows for more autonomous decision-making," he told AFP.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

How he addresses the government’s human-rights record is likely to be closely followed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

By that she meant reddish, although a person who was accustomed to talking about hair would be more likely to describe it as a rich auburn.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood




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