less likely
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But the longer he’s out, the less likely it’ll become.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 5, 2026
In another recent poll, conducted by Suffolk University and the Globe, only a third of primary voters said Markey’s age made them less likely to support him.
From Slate ● Sep. 1, 2026
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- against the odds
- a long shot
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- a sure thing
- practically guaranteed
- a safe bet