not likely

idiom

: probably not
"Will she get the job?" "Not likely."

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The new assessment is not likely to settle the debate. David Klepper, Chicago Tribune, 25 Jan. 2025 Spikes in bookings seen around former concert tour dates will, regrettably, not likely repeat. Adam Deflorian, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025 However, that’s not likely to factor on the selection committee’s radar. Mark Schindler, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025 This year’s meeting is not likely to see similar levels of drama. Dade Hayes, Deadline, 23 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for not likely 

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“Not likely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/not%20likely. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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