raise the possibility

phrase

: to make (something) possible

The discovery raises the possibility that a cure for the disease will be found.

—often + of

The discovery raises the possibility of finding a cure for the disease.

Examples of raise the possibility in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Khalil, with a half smile, craned his neck into the hallway and looked behind me, as if to raise the possibility that I was being followed. — Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026

Levy said the findings raise the possibility that reactivation of other viruses could contribute to COVID-19 disease, but that more studies are needed. — Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026

The release rattled investors and prompted policymakers in Washington to raise the possibility of cracking down on China’s AI technology. — Michael Shepard, Fortune, 24 July 2026

The board initially rejected the deal, prompting Rothman to raise the possibility of resigning. — Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026

Rhymes for raise the possibility

• bioavailability
• biocompatibility
• biodegradability
• generalizability
• histocompatibility
• identifiability
• incommensurability
• incomprehensibility
• interoperability
• ability
• agility
• civility