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Climate change was not likely a factor, Boug says, because the landscape has been harsh and arid for thousands of years.
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Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 15 Jan. 2026
Barring legislation, which is not likely, the industry will either dodge the caps entirely or be forced to offer concessions, similar to how Trump dealt with the pharmaceutical industry, Wolfe Research analysts led by Tobin Marcus said Tuesday in a note.
—Hugh Son, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2026
However, that’s not necessarily why the Canadiens were quick to settle this contract, because Texier is not likely to be a long-term fit on that line, or even be a part of the Canadiens’ top-six.
—Arpon Basu, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
In other words, Compass’s new status is not likely to translate to financial benefits for the average homebuyer.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 14 Jan. 2026
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Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 15 Jan. 2026
Barring legislation, which is not likely, the industry will either dodge the caps entirely or be forced to offer concessions, similar to how Trump dealt with the pharmaceutical industry, Wolfe Research analysts led by Tobin Marcus said Tuesday in a note.
—Hugh Son, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2026
However, that’s not necessarily why the Canadiens were quick to settle this contract, because Texier is not likely to be a long-term fit on that line, or even be a part of the Canadiens’ top-six.
—Arpon Basu, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
In other words, Compass’s new status is not likely to translate to financial benefits for the average homebuyer.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 14 Jan. 2026
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“Not likely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/not%20likely. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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