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in all probability

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  1. Also, in all likelihood. Most likely, almost certainly. For example, In all probability we'll be home for Christmas. This expression was first recorded in 1617, the variant in 1664.


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"The voters of Makerfield are, in all probability, shaping who our next prime minister will be," he added.

From BBC May 28, 2026

“Everybody is going to go through it again, and the outcome in all probability is going to be the same,” said Jim Pasco, the executive director of the National Fraternal Order of Police.

From New York Times Jun. 8, 2023

Those behind the attempt have never been found — and in all probability, never will be.

From Washington Post Apr. 11, 2023

Losing Herbert in all probability would torpedo the Chargers’ season.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 7, 2022

You would have been hard-pressed to find anyone in Wall who would have argued with him, though; she turned many heads and, in all probability, broke many hearts.

From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman

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