It stressed that this was not a forecast but a 'severe but plausible scenario' and one that banks should examine when deciding how robust their balance sheets were.

It won't turn out that easily, but it's a plausible scenario.

But the most plausible scenario involves a competition to be held biennially or - more likely - quadrennially in odd numbered years.

He handles plot and characters with expert equanimity, creating an authentic patterning of voices and a plausible scenario.

I do not find this a very plausible scenario.