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possibility <-ies> [ˌpɑːsəˈbɪlət̬i, Brit ˌpɒsəˈbɪləti] N

possibility

possibilidade f

within the bounds of possibility

nos limites do possível

is there any possibility (that) ...? form

existe alguma possibilidade (de que)...? +subj

to have possibilities

ter possibilidades [or potencial]

Usage examples with possibilities

to have possibilities

ter possibilidades [or potencial]

to be torn between two possibilities

estar dividido entre duas possibilidades

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

Other days brought dramatic defeats, and terrible casualties, but never without the possibility of a reversal of fortune. en.wikipedia.org

The possibility of a foul play investigation hung in the balance. en.wikipedia.org

This, and the possibility that he learnt of his intended deportation, prompted him to bring forward his revolt, which made its success unlikely. en.wikipedia.org

This can prevent a poorly-performing item from underselling, but it also eliminates the possibility of a bidding war. www.pcadvisor.co.uk

Another benefit of using low amounts of natural gas is the possibility of replacing it with landfill gas, ethanol, or renewable fuels. en.wikipedia.org

The possibility to fulfill different specifications varies from the model considered and the control strategy chosen. en.wikipedia.org

For instance, they do not consider the possibility that species may be able to develop tolerance of new climates through acclimatization or adaptation. en.wikipedia.org

Some of the other threats include floods, fires and the possibility of epidemics and natural calamities. en.wikipedia.org

The third option -- the collision scenario -- would include debt restructuring and the possibility of new national currencies for those that decide to leave the European Economic and Monetary Union. business.financialpost.com

In this simple statement he was highlighting the dislocation of orientation and any possibility of a singular reading; a common resultant of the post-structuralist project. en.wikipedia.org

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