plausible
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To be sure, there are a number of plausible explanations that might explain the divergence between U.S. stocks and bonds.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026
They need four seats to win back the chamber, and party leaders have highlighted North Carolina, Maine, Ohio and Alaska as the most plausible path.
From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026
Giuliani, on the other hand, made national headlines as “America’s mayor” for his leadership during the 9/11 crisis, and immediately became a plausible candidate for president.
From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026
What initially seemed unlikely is now becoming more plausible, with the risk of a stagflationary environment starting to take shape, SimCorp’s Olivier d’Assier said in a note.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
The Office of Misinformation will in such a case liaise directly with the Muggle prime minister to seek a plausible non-magical explanation for the event.
From "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" by J.K. Rowling
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