unlikely

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Many economists say the energy-driven return to inflation is unlikely to translate into gains for China’s economy if domestic demand remains tepid.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

She pointed out, however, that this is unlikely to be “an either/or situation.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

Even after reopening, the airports are unlikely to return to full capacity anytime soon, and only if fuel prices recede as hoped.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

He estimated futures prices would have to hold below the mid-$90s to push average U.S. gasoline costs under $4 a gallon—a move that traders believe is unlikely barring a resumption of tanker traffic.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

And in order for it to work, his father would have to have his satellite phone on, which was unlikely at this point in the storm.

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith