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probable

[prob-uh-buhl] / ˈprɒb ə bəl /


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He praised his rescuers, acknowledging that De Oliveira in particular had sacrificed a probable personal best in order to help him.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

He foresees a “highly probable future” where blockchain becomes a major venue for NYSE’s core operations, such as trading, clearing, settlement, capital formation and data distribution, Blaugrund said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Bonta said “the affidavits did not identify any specific felony offense the sheriff had probable cause to believe had been committed or that a particular person had committed a felony.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

A plaintiff like Gonzalez needs to show that law enforcement lacked even probable cause for an arrest.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

A scene has just passed of such uncommon interest that, although it is highly probable that these papers may never reach you, yet I cannot forbear recording it.

From "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley




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