improbability

Example Sentences

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In the South, the book was said to have been “founded on imaginary circumstances, and gross improbabilities” and frequently banned.

From Literature

"The inherent improbability that such a large number of journalists would do that should be borne in mind," White argued.

From Barron's

Gamblers would see that it had come up black the past eight spins, marvel at the improbability, and feel in their bones that the tiny silver ball was now more likely to land on red.

From Literature

Mr Sterling said: "The improbability of this event defies rational explanation."

From BBC

But if Tuesday’s testimony wasn’t an electric scene of outbursts and tears, it was no less stunning for its sheer improbability.

From Seattle Times