as likely as not
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The new report by 11 experts found it was "about as likely as not" a pathogen new to UK waters caused the die-off.
From BBC • Jan. 20, 2023
The Reserve Bank of Australia is as likely as not to leave rates right where they are on Tuesday, according to traders emboldened by signs of a peak in price pressures.
From Reuters • Dec. 2, 2022
Mr. Rigdon of the Yakama Nation said that now, as likely as not, a project gets widespread support, even from groups that might not see as much benefit from it.
From New York Times • Sep. 5, 2022
Unfortunately, speculation and calls for greater police involvement on social media with the family are as likely as not to make the situation worse.
From Slate • Jan. 26, 2021
They’d as likely as not have a big laugh over it.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
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