not likely

idiom

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

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Large lands that are owned by trusts or owners with addresses in, say, California, are not likely to grant hunting permission. Derek Horner, Outdoor Life, 23 July 2025 There may also be only a few left in 50 years, although not likely worth $14 million. James Raia, Mercury News, 20 July 2025 This classification applies to situations where the use or exposure to the recalled product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences. Matt Cannon, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 July 2025 Of course, such a federal charge would not likely to be brought by the Trump administration’s Justice Department. Todd Spangler, Variety, 16 July 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 29 Jul. 2025.

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