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One of the dictionaries I have says that you can’t say “there is a high possibility that...,” so instead you should use “there is a strong/good possibility that.” However, I’ve just come across a sentence which uses the former expression. Should I still avoid using the former?

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teacherJapan I’ve just come across a sentence which uses the former expression.

Where? Not all writers are worthy of imitation.

teacherJapanShould I still avoid using the former?

I would. It sounds a sour note for me.

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teacherJapan One of the dictionaries I have says that you can’t say “there is a high possibility that...,” so instead you should use “there is a strong/good possibility that.” However, I’ve just come across a sentence which uses the former expression. Should I still avoid using the former?

"strong" is the most frequently used word in the that context.

"good" is the next more frequently used, and "high" is the least used of the three.

(Google Ngrams)

All are used, however, so I'd say you can use whichever one you like.

CJ

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