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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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But in all probability, we’ve been in this technological stage for nearly a year, even though it was hard to notice given the relentless debate over the financial, economic and social dimensions of AI.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 4, 2026

Mr Withey said if the risk of the procedure had been explained to Ms Kerr before she had financially committed to it, she would not "in all probability" have gone through with it.

From BBC Sep. 13, 2023

“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

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

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 7, 2022

Early in her career at Langley, Dorothy Lee was interviewed for the Daily Press, in all probability by Virginia Biggins, the female reporter assigned to the Langley beat.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly

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