not likely

idiom

: probably not
"Will she get the job?" "Not likely."

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In that sense, stiff-arming Disney is not likely to result in long-term satisfied customers. Dade Hayes, Deadline, 11 Nov. 2025 Indeed, this is not likely to become a catchall for books and ephemera. Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 9 Nov. 2025 First, while usage is increasing, the duration of time and overall reach of these medications is not likely broad enough to explain a change in obesity rates. Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025 Although Szijjártó said Budapest is not likely to adjust its nuclear fuel purchases from Russia, Reuters reported. Laura Kelly, The Hill, 7 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for not likely

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“Not likely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/not%20likely. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.

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