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N2
〜ないとも限らない
Meaning
Means "one cannot assert that it won't ~," indicating that the possibility of it happening cannot be ruled out either. Often used in contexts of preparing for the unlikely.
Examples
- 事故が起こらないとも限らないので、油断は禁物だ。 An accident could happen, so you must not let your guard down.