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adjective
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Customers are a lot less likely to blink at a $65 duck breast.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
While a strong jobs market is usually good news for the economy, it means the Federal Reserve is less likely to cut borrowing costs anytime soon.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
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- against the odds
- a long shot
Possible Antonyms
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- a sure thing
- practically guaranteed
- a safe bet
