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probable

[prob-uh-buhl] / ˈprɒb ə bəl /


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The alleged misconduct came to light in late 2022 after a motorist said police had pulled him over and searched his vehicle without consent or probable cause.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

From a strictly formal standpoint, it is more probable for the patterns that make up our memories and observations to arise from random entropy fluctuations than from a real sequence of past events.

From Science Daily • May 3, 2026

Investors need stronger signals from the Fed to start aligning markets with the full range of probable outcomes for the policy path.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026

It also says warrants need probable cause and must be particular about the place to be searched.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

Now Gay went over the most probable difficulties.

From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck




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