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Amorim is not likely to be afforded those in abundance at a club of United’s stature, even if trusting the process is the only logical way to succeed.
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Matt Woosnam, The Athletic, 7 Feb. 2025
While Alonso finally decided to give up on a longer-term deal and bet on himself with a two-year deal that has an opt-out after year one, the same is not likely to happen with Bregman.
—Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
Trump is not likely to spend his term sheltering in place in the White House.
—Nolan Finley, Twin Cities, 31 Jan. 2025
No, or, well, yes, unless Plague has undergone a complete metamorphosis, which is possible but not likely.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 30 Jan. 2025
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Matt Woosnam, The Athletic, 7 Feb. 2025
While Alonso finally decided to give up on a longer-term deal and bet on himself with a two-year deal that has an opt-out after year one, the same is not likely to happen with Bregman.
—Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
Trump is not likely to spend his term sheltering in place in the White House.
—Nolan Finley, Twin Cities, 31 Jan. 2025
No, or, well, yes, unless Plague has undergone a complete metamorphosis, which is possible but not likely.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 30 Jan. 2025
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“Not likely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/not%20likely. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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