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probable

[prob-uh-buhl] / ˈprɒb ə bəl /


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While a modest correction is probable in the near-term, RBC Capital Markets’ analysis of previous significant market drawdowns finds many of the telltale signs are lacking at present.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026

Now, after years of delays, a jury has found that it was possible, but not probable, that failings by the Department of Infrastructure over the tunnel in which he was found contribute to his death.

From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026

Swain expects future waves of humidity are probable in coming years.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026

The International Agency for Research on Cancer classifies the chemical as a probable carcinogen and has linked exposure to bladder cancer, multiple myeloma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 7, 2026

Ranofer suspected Heqet had been telling the old man about what had happened at Zau’s, no doubt feeling he must explain beforehand Ranofer’s probable gloom.

From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw




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