Example sentences of "it [be] unlikely [that] [adj] [noun pl] " in BNC.
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| 1 | It is unlikely that low concentrations of nutrients would cause PYY release when high concentrations are without effect . |
| 2 | In the healthy and intact gastrointestinal tract , it is unlikely that substantial amounts of unabsorbed nutrients ever reach the colon in humans , and it is therefore likely that some other mechanism exists for the release of hormonal peptides from this region . |
| 3 | will prevent him having to consider a mass of trivial complaints where it is unlikely that criminal charges would ever be brought but there has been some concern that the chief officer of police is given a discretion whether or not to refer complaints which disclose criminal conduct to the D.P.P. , although this decision is of course supervised . |
| 4 | Without wishing to underestimate the aspirations of the Scottish National Party or Plaid Cymru , it is unlikely that such complications will colour Britain 's political map in the foreseeable future . |
| 5 | It is unlikely that many Europeans would have had access to Aristotle 's writings , but the cuckoo 's habits were certainly well enough known during the Middle Ages for them to be mentioned by Chaucer ( in The Parlement of Foules , 1382 ) , and for the term ‘ cuckold ’ — describing a man deceived by his wife — to have passed into the English language . |
| 6 | It is unlikely that many visitors will peer too closely into the workings of Spain after a decade of socialist rule . |
| 7 | It is unlikely that technical factors are responsible for thedifferences . |
| 8 | My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has expressed the view that , unless the outstanding issues are resolved in the near future , it is unlikely that political talks could begin before the election because of a lack of time ; but the Government very much hope that the obstacles will be overcome and that the talks can then begin . |
| 9 | It is unlikely that narrow initiatives ( like criteria targeting based upon statistical projections of likely future needs ) will provide schools with the workforce which is required . |
| 10 | Although data compression techniques and ROM chip price/performances are improving steadily , it is unlikely that chip-based devices will ever be able to deliver continuous , effective multimedia . |
| 11 | Therefore it is unlikely that all patients can be expected to respond favourably to such a diet . |
| 12 | Indeed , as a general problem , it is unlikely that two divisions will arrive amicably at a suitable transfer price . |
| 13 | It is unlikely that other offers will be submitted , as the sale of the site Will not have received publicity . |
| 14 | In this kind of evaluation of change over time , it is argued that it is easier to attribute changes directly to the planned intervention , since it is unlikely that other experiences to which the child might be exposed would produce the same pattern of differential progress across different aspects of language . |
| 15 | The initial design of the system assumed that levels of attainment were two years of learning apart , so it is unlikely that most statements of attainment will be usable by any teacher without more detailed teaching plans . |
| 16 | It is unlikely that most readers already know Hemingway 's middle name , but there it is , unobtrusively inserted . |
| 17 | Until the nature of the problem can be identified , it is unlikely that adequate solutions will be proposed . |
| 18 | And Deloitte says it is unlikely that British companies will be favoured over European rivals in the franchise round which will be open to public scrutiny . |
| 19 | Although it is unlikely that decomposing snails will be found within the workings of computers , it is possible to come across computer " bugs " ; and there may still be some further nasty surprises . |
| 20 | However , it is unlikely that Indian rugs in general will command a high resale value over the longer term . |
| 21 | If a leader constantly has to threaten individuals , it is unlikely that those individuals will come to share the vision of the leader . |
| 22 | ‘ Without Urban Programme funding it is unlikely that these schemes would have been undertaken in their present form , especially those requiring capital funding . |
| 23 | It is unlikely that these sorts of companies will be able to benefit greatly from increased economies of scale/size as a result of the creation of the SEM . |
| 24 | It is unlikely that these techniques would have required a check in the action . |
| 25 | It is unlikely that these deficits are due to loss of a neural mechanism dedicated to brightness discrimination . |
| 26 | In this formulation , while working-class struggle and political action may allow the state to act in ways which are inimical to the interests of specific sectors of capital , it is unlikely that any policies pursued will be inimical to capital in general . |
| 27 | If exposed to either artificial or natural light the solanine level will rise and could cause gastroenteritis , but because of the bitter nature of this substance it is unlikely that sufficient quantities would be ingested to cause illness . |