Indicating likelihood
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Indicating low likelihood (weak possibility)
Nouns which are commonly used to indicate low likelihood include:
chance  |
idea |
| fear | danger |
| speculation | possibility |
| claim |
The nouns in the following examples indicate low likelihood or weak possibility:
Doctors from Queen Elizabeth Hospital testified that the victims had little chance of survival. (SCMP 20/8/92)
During the past few months, senior police have been examining the possibility of giving women officers permission to carry guns on duty. (SCMP 11/3/94)
Introduction
Indicating low likelihood
