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Discover LudwigThe phrase "I likely thought" is correct and usable in written English
It can be used when expressing a belief or assumption about a past thought or opinion. Example: "In retrospect, I likely thought that the project would be completed on time."
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In the case of Weiner, he likely thought, "If I can do it once then I can do it again".
But not in the way you likely think I intend the directive.
More likely, I thought, she was scared.
Most likely, I thought, these kids would be told to stay outside in their concrete jungle, all day long.
That could be because I'm older; but more likely, I think, that we're still surrounded by Kurtz-like figures and Imperial Vanities.
More likely, I think one, one and a half, two, something like that.
More likely, I think, the campaigns are making an analytic error.
More likely, I think, is that his lo-fi style would be neutralised by conspicuous success.
"The more he does that, the more likely I think it is that he suffers the same fate.
It's likely, I think, that the number who leave because they can't get a job is larger, not smaller, than 17%.
"I thought likely that was it.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
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