unlikely

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E-SAF costs about 10 times more than kerosene and even supporters concede it is unlikely to ever match the price of its fossil fuel-based rival.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

It is unlikely that a majority of those polled will change their minds, the survey found, with 3 in 4 saying they will definitely vote for the candidate they named in the polling.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

You’re in your early 30s, so a one-year reduction is unlikely to derail your retirement plans.

From MarketWatch • May 30, 2026

The governor’s comments suggest he is unlikely to back a rise in the key interest rate when the central bank’s Monetary Policy Committee meets next month.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Penelope knew the name was unlikely to stick in Lady Constance’s mind, but she was feeling so gloomy she simply could not stand it anymore.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood