become likely
Frequency: 6.07.2 per million words
Indicates a change where something is now probable when it wasn't before.
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Examples (10)
- After the discovery, it became more likely that the theory was correct.
- With improved technology, space travel has become increasingly likely.
- As the storm intensified, it became likely that flights would be cancelled.
- His hard work meant it became very likely he would get the promotion.
- If current trends continue, it will become likely for sea levels to rise further.
- The political climate became less likely to support new environmental policies.
- She had never imagined it would become likely for her to win the championship.
- Given the new evidence, it has become likely that the suspect was indeed innocent.
- Without intervention, it could become likely that the species faces extinction.
- Over time, it became likely that their efforts would finally pay off.