A gambler usually wagers more after taking a loss, in the misguided belief that a run of bad luck increases the probability of a win. |
A single world language would in all probability do very little to advance peace. |
These maps graphically illustrate the change in earthquake probability during aftershock and possible foreshock sequences. |
Life expectancy is a term used by actuaries, people who calculate statistics and probability for insurance use. |
Yet aggregating the collective wisdom and putting a probability on it is a very valuable function in itself. |
Some countries recognise abortion when pregnancy results from rape or incest, or when there is a high probability of foetal impairment. |