probable

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She and two others said at the time that the Fed should ditch the language in its official statement that subtly suggested a rate cut was still more probable than a rate increase.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

But Albany County Circuit Court Judge Robert Sanford, who presided over Kelver’s pretrial hearing, agreed with the prosecutor that there was probable cause that Kelver committed the crimes with which she was charged.

From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026

Using World Cancer Research Fund evidence grading criteria, the researchers concluded that the evidence points to a probable causal relationship between higher intake of legumes and soy foods and a lower risk of hypertension.

From Science Daily • May 26, 2026

Hantavirus has been confirmed in six patients, with one other probable case, according to an AFP tally from official sources.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

Migrants arrested in a dawn sweep at the Tapachula rail yard are behind bars before their probable deportation.

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario