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Discover LudwigThe phrase "was likely a" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when speculating or making an educated guess about something in the past.
Example: "The artifact found at the site was likely a tool used by early humans."
Alternatives: "was probably a" or "was possibly a".
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That sound was likely a guitar, except it sounded like an elephant charging a squadron.
But this was likely a deliberate play on words.
Given the damage, it was likely a Hellfire missile.
It was likely a critical cause of death".
(He was likely a "bright mulatto" – of the same Irish stock as the white Hughes family).
This was likely a virus, but cat-scratch disease was still a contender.
This wave packet was likely a Rayleigh wave.
This was likely a result of increased food availability and favorable microclimate.
The deflation source was likely a magma chamber feeding the eruptions.
First, there was likely a selection bias toward more advanced teachers.
And, given how little the company raised, it was likely a cheap pick-up for Yahoo.
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