unlikely

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Despite the watered-down draft, the resolution is unlikely to be adopted by the consensus seen in 2024, according to diplomatic sources, who expect at least one state to call for a vote on the matter.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

Absolutely not in the Premier League, but football does seem to have a different expectation when it comes to an attacking move and it is unlikely public opinion will be on Salisbury's side.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

Cannes is an unlikely place to launch “Hope.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

Rai’s unlikely emergence came out of one of the most wide-open majors of all time.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

The CDO manager, in practice, didn’t do much of anything, which is why all sorts of unlikely people suddenly hoped to become one.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis