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Examples of likelihood in a Sentence
There is a strong likelihood that he will be reelected.
the weatherman on TV said that the likelihood of rain today was fairly high
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The likelihood, experts say, is that some serious mistake by Cunanan or tip from the public will eventually nail him.
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The plan overall would do the same thing the House plan does: give less federal money for insurance and increase the likelihood that more Americans will be uninsured.
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But ever since the Doomsday Clock, which measures how close the world is to a major anthropogenic disaster, was introduced after World War II, the public has kept a nervous eye on the likelihood of nuclear wars.
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So there is a large likelihood that there will be a custody case, and many survivors cannot afford a private attorney.
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The greatest likelihood for wind and lightning is from 8 to 11 p.m. Friday night.
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Green infrastructure elements are meant to reduce the likelihood of stormwater getting into the city's sewer system, which theoretically sends wastewater to city treatment plants.
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McCoun wrote his father’s profession lessens the likelihood his son would leave the state prior to trial.
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One of those newcomers, midfielder Paul Arriola, anticipated that his recent form with Club Tijuana and his familiarity with Azteca would improve his likelihood of playing.
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Origin and Etymology of likelihood
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LIKELIHOOD Defined for English Language Learners
likelihood
playDefinition of likelihood for English Language Learners
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: the chance that something will happen
LIKELIHOOD Defined for Kids
likelihood
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: probability 1 In all likelihood we will go.
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