probable
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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
The 10-year yield has been rising over the past week due to renewed escalation in the U.S.-Iran conflict, rising oil prices, as well as a probable interest-rate increase by the Federal Reserve to quell inflation.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 3, 2026
Closing arguments followed a five-day preliminary hearing in July, during which prosecutors outlined their evidence to show probable cause for trial.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 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
For, though it offended her sense of order, she knew it was overwhelmingly probable that everyone else had thoughts like hers.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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