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possibility

within the bounds of possibility

Possible. You worked so hard this semester that I think an A is within the bounds of possibility.
See also: bound, of, possibility, within

leave open the possibility of something/doing something

to not prevent something from happening The spokesman left open the possibility of another meeting before the Israeli leader left Washington.
Usage notes: also used with that: His retirement leaves open the possibility that a new judge will be appointed this year.
Related vocabulary: leave something open
See also: leave, of, open, possibility

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Adler['ædlər]
RenÉrə-NE (French)French, German, Spanish, Slovak, Czech
Nicolas['nikələs]
Xabi-Basque
PavelPAH-vyel (Russian), PAH-veel (Russian)Russian, Czech, Bulgarian, Slovene, Macedonian
Aggis['ægis]
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