become improbable

Frequency: 5.02.5 per million words

To change to a state of being unlikely.

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Examples (10)

  • The success of the mission started to become improbable after repeated setbacks.
  • With each passing minute, it seemed to become improbable that they would find survivors.
  • The chances of winning the lottery become improbable when you consider the odds.
  • His story began to become improbable as more witnesses contradicted his statements.
  • After the discovery of new evidence, the initial theory became improbable.
  • It would become improbable to finish the project on time without additional resources.
  • As the weather worsened, a smooth landing became improbable.
  • The possibility of a peaceful resolution seemed to become improbable.
  • Their hopes of reaching the summit quickly became improbable due to the storm.
  • Given the economic climate, a rapid recovery has become improbable.