unlikely

Example Sentences

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Newman also said snapping turtles would be unlikely to bite humans paddling in the water, but would target mammals living there such as water voles.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Over six seasons, the unlikely partnership of Det.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

At the least, Oracle is unlikely to drastically reduce the spending outlook.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Investors are growing impatient with inflation that looks unlikely to be tamed on its own.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

I was always searching, unlikely as I knew it was, for more screechers.

From "Willodeen" by Katherine Applegate