realm of possibility

collocation in English

meaningsofrealmandpossibility

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realm
noun[C]
uk
/relm/us
/relm/
an area of interest ...
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possibility
noun
uk
/ˌpɒs.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/us
/ˌpɑː.səˈbɪl.ə.t̬i/
a chance that something may happen or ...
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(Definition ofrealmandpossibilityfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofrealm of possibility

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It is not beyond therealmofpossibilitythat we could use genetic therapy to induce the body to produce endorphins.
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They are within therealmofpossibilityof nativespeaker standards.
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An alternative outcome, either in the form of trade unions making voluntary arrangements with employers, or having a stronger place in the legislation, was not within therealmofpossibility.
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Does anyone suggest that that is within therealmofpossibility?
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I believe that it is within therealmofpossibilityfor that to be done.
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These things are within therealmofpossibility; they are, indeed, almost within a distance of calculation.
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In the case of the other partner being insane, is it within therealmofpossibilitythat consent would be given?
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At any rate, that is quite within therealmofpossibility.
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It was clearly outside therealmofpossibility.
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I do not think that it is beyond therealmofpossibilityfor a man to represent those numbers.
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This is by no means a miracle or outside therealmofpossibility.
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I believe that it is within therealmofpossibilitythat the complications and difficulties which have been mentioned can be tackled in the proper way.
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It is not beyond therealmofpossibilitythat many of those will return to herring fishing again, but we must look at the deterrents which stand in the way.
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It may be said that the committee would not do any such thing, but the safer course is that it should be placed entirely beyond therealmofpossibility.
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It is within therealmofpossibilitythat we shall be able over these new cables to send seven or more messages simultaneously—not telegraphic messages but telephonic messages.
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Tarls later clarified that a 2013 or 2014 opening were not outside therealmofpossibility.
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It is not beyond therealmofpossibilitythat such creatures become regarded as persons.
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Caplan recognizes that socialism makes economic calculation impossible, yet that problem may not be severe enough to make socialism impossible (beyond therealmofpossibility).
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