unlikelihood
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of unlikelihood
Example Sentences
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There is a problem, though, and it comes from the unlikelihood that OpenAI or Anthropic will ever vanquish the other.
From Slate ● Feb. 10, 2026
At nearly 80, he’s started to “joke” about his unlikelihood of getting into heaven.
From Salon ● Dec. 19, 2025
The judge called it “one of the most difficult sentencings I’ve ever done,” and said he was taking the 70-year-old Boylan’s age and health into account, as well as the unlikelihood that he would re-offend.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 2, 2024
The unlikelihood of him being available to play in the NHL until 2026 could represent a red flag for some teams.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 26, 2023
As he himself considered the unlikelihood that the stranger would have trees growing out of her head, his eyes brightened again.
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
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