probable
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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
The prior accounting standard let banks record loan-loss reserves only when losses became probable based on new developments.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 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
Warner Bros.’ probable apprehension over how the film depicts corporations like its own is only one layer of this big, genetically modified cartoon onion.
From Salon ● Aug. 30, 2026
Rogers was searching in Long Island ports for Tory recruits when he spotted Nathan Hale as a probable spy.
From "George Washington, Spymaster" by Thomas B. Allen
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