probable
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Neither man was charged with the manslaughter of Graven, also known as Jean Pormanove, after the prosecution said probable causes of death appeared to be related to his poor health and fragile heart.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
He resigned his judgeship in 2023 after he confirmed his relationship with Freeman to The Wall Street Journal and the federal appeals court that appointed him to the bench found probable cause he committed misconduct.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
"It is therefore highly probable that we will end up classifying it as a megafire."
From Barron's ● Aug. 3, 2026
It’s more probable that the financial-services company is looking for confirmation that she has died so they can begin administering her account and, if appropriate, distributing any assets to the rightful beneficiaries or heirs.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 31, 2026
And since the blind helplessness seems never to have fallen on Cathy, it is probable that she had very little of the impulse herself and indeed felt a contempt for those who did.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
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