likely
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The massive dinosaur likely shared its habitat with a variety of other prehistoric animals.
From Science Daily • May 15, 2026
But losing the contest would seriously diminish his reputation and could make a Labour leadership contest less likely, in the short term.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
Morgan Stanley analyst Erik Woodring tells Barron’s the market is likely “discounting or underwriting some degree of quantum in the stock price.”
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
Eventually, if oil prices around $100 a barrel are sustained, consumers and the economy will likely face damage, he said.
From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026
These species would most likely be extinct were it not for human intervention.
From "Camp Panda" by Catherine Thimmesh
Vocabulary lists containing likely
Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
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The SAT: Language of the Test, List 4
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The Language of Standardized Tests, List 3
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