as in probably
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Thursday night probably won’t be one of those talked about on the Trojans’ tournament resume.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026 -
Since the last Bluey episode (for now at least) aired, most families with young kids have probably watched the Bluey canon at least a dozen times through.—
Miranda Rake,
Parents,
19 Feb. 2026
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But the figure is likely many times higher than Ayatollah Ali Khamenei admits, the experts say.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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Some infectious disease experts say that the true number is likely much higher.—
Jennifer Berry Hawes,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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King, who is charged with one count each of first degree murder and armed criminal action after allegedly fatally shooting his neighbor, Chris Wells, a 41-year-old father and husband, during a neighborhood dispute turned physical altercation, will now have to pay $3 million less to post bond.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
19 Feb. 2026
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Jacobo was previously arrested in June 2024 for allegedly assaulting a female family member and again in November 2025 for assaulting Sanchez, according to an arrest warrant affidavit obtained by The Dallas Morning News.—
Suryatapa Chakraborty,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Feb. 2026
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These are the mysterious strings of letters and symbols, purportedly revealing the Zodiac’s motive and identity, that the killer included in letters sent to Bay Area newspapers to taunt police and terrorize the public.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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On the other side, old bank statements were presented, purportedly showing World Class may have pulled money out of the business shortly before failing to make payments.—
Paul Flahive,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Feb. 2026
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The velocity, down from his average of nearly 96 mph before his latest elbow surgery, is something the Padres believe could possibly tick up slightly with some mechanical adjustments.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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If the backpack was purchased new, Winter said police could possibly subpoena the retailer for a list of people who recently bought it in the greater Tucson, Arizona, area.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Expect to be in the company of people with similar taste – on their way to perhaps even similar achievements.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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Check out a better job, perhaps?—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
22 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Officers reportedly detected a strong odor of alcohol emanating from the driver, later identified as Lisboa.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
18 Feb. 2026
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This organization also reportedly has debt levels that would make Dave Ramsey weep with joy — a measly 4 percent of value.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Presumedly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presumedly. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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