Example sentences of "seem likely [to-vb] [prep] the [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Therefore the EC central banks made arrangements to sell the stronger currencies when they threatened to break through the snake ceiling and to buy the weaker currencies when they seemed likely to fall through the snake floor . |
| 2 | One cello player , at least , swept his bow with so much passion that he seemed likely to roll off the platform . |
| 3 | Two processes seem likely to lead to the formation of black holes . |
| 4 | The sixteen paintings seem likely to remain with the Uffizi , where they have been stored for some time . |
| 5 | Chadwick 's important ‘ Three winged figures ’ of 1960–61 was a disappointing failure at £28,000 , but seems likely to sell after the sale ( it was underbid by a Spanish telephone bidder ) . |
| 6 | If the person seems likely to overreact to the abuse or insults , and to use more force than he is entitled to employ , then it is likely that unlawful violence will be used , and the offence is committed . |
| 7 | Gullit seems likely to stay on the sidelines . |
| 8 | A long arm , seeming likely to snap at the wrist from the excessive weight of a diamond bracelet , was raised in what she thought might be a greeting , but ended in a gesture to brush a wisp of free-flowing grey hair from in front of the Baronessa 's eyes . |