Example sentences of "and it [verb] likely that [adj] " in BNC.

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1 The barn was on a main road , and it seems likely that one of the adults was killed and the other went off in search of another mate .
2 It appears , therefore , that synaptogenic mechanisms have been strongly conserved and it seems likely that similar molecular and genetic pathways control these interactions in Drosophila and other organisms .
3 Arrivals have frequently been noted at the coast during this period , and it seems likely that such movements are of birds going to favoured areas to moult .
4 Most ma–or roads now have cycle facilities and it seems likely that these have had a positive effect on the road safety of cyclists .
5 The market suffers from a number of imperfections , however , and it seems likely that these have a significant limiting effect on its disciplinary power .
6 Figures published for this colony between 1948 and 1966 were usually less than 10 , and it seems likely that this site and Glynde are used by the same group of birds .
7 A variable which has played an important role in many theories of driving behaviour is subjective risk and it seems likely that this may have important influences on drivers ’ memory for situations for a number of reasons .
8 Each type of instrument has its particular advantages and disadvantages , and it seems likely that both types will continue to be available for the foreseeable future .
9 This suggests that the solution of limestone in such areas must be controlled by components other than carbonic acid and it seems likely that organic acids play a major role .
10 The number of alumni living abroad is also staggering and it looks likely that more Napier groups could be set up around the globe .
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