Example sentences of "[be] likely [to-vb] [adj] [noun pl] " in BNC.
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| 1 | And by God , where we 're goin' we 're likely to need quick reactions . |
| 2 | In other words , uncertainties about the planning posture towards a proposal and doubts about local local authorities ' ability to approve a site are likely to deter potential investors at an early stage . |
| 3 | By and large Alex and I think these developments are likely to give tangible gains and could well become a priority for implementation . |
| 4 | The council recommended that metering start in areas worst affected by shortages , with households that are likely to use large amounts , such as large houses with big gardens , connected first . |
| 5 | As a consequence , social rates of return are likely to exceed private rates of return to R&D if agents operate independently , and too little R&D will be undertaken . |
| 6 | From an economic point of view , the private benefits to the successful innovator are likely to exceed social benefits even if the latter are positive because many innovations , particularly on the product development as opposed to the process/new technology side , do not offer strong benefits to investors aside from existing instruments . |
| 7 | Most pumps have filters attached to their input in order to gather debris and algae that are likely to cause mechanical problems . |
| 8 | Sadly , some of the things we most look forward to during summer are just those which are likely to cause allergic reactions . |
| 9 | Sadly , some of the things we most look forward to eating as the weather warms up are just those which are likely to cause allergic reactions . |
| 10 | One particular area in which technical terms are likely to cause some problems is that of grammar : and here we shall follow the terminology and general view of grammar presented in Quirk and Greenbaum 's University Grammar of English . " |
| 11 | Because of the uncertainties ahead , which are likely to cause more difficulties for smaller companies , the bulk of the trust 's portfolio is , at present , mainly in the larger blue chip companies . |
| 12 | For example , people who habitually discount compliments are likely to form negative beliefs about themselves . |
| 13 | We are likely to see more agreements offering better deals to part-timers , to entice mothers back to work , as the demographic changes begin to bite . |
| 14 | A crucial Keynesian assumption is that if holders of speculative money balances decide to hold their wealth in some other form , they are likely to purchase financial assets since these are taken to be closer substitutes for money than other types of assets . |
| 15 | In enclosed basins water-loading by lakes may further contribute to subsidence , though their effect will be far more ephemeral than sediment loading as they are likely to undergo repeated phases of growth and desiccation due to changes in climate . |
| 16 | We are likely to repeat previous styles to get us through the pain , but a point can be reached where the old ways no longer work . |
| 17 | This is a haematoma and if it is in an area where you are likely to receive further knocks , you should withdraw from the competition . |
| 18 | It is these people who are most difficult to place and who are most likely to be returned to institutions ( Sutter et al. , 1980 ; Intagliata and Willer , 1982 ; Vitello et al. , 1983 ) , where they are likely to remain unpopular patients who are avoided by staff ( Grant and Moores , 1977 ; Raynes , 1980 ) . |
| 19 | Until there is good evidence that attempts to modify the ecology of the gastrointestinal tract are beneficial , attention to accepted standards and the further development of a multidisciplinary approach to infection in intensive care units are likely to reap greater rewards . |
| 20 | The findings are likely to generate important implications in terms of competitiveness , regional and labour market impact and regulatory policy . |
| 21 | This may be an extreme example , but subject fields which lack good bibliographical control of thesis literature , or whose research is conducted transnationally , are likely to exhibit similar problems . |
| 22 | If someone holds the common belief that we only grow through pain and suffering , for example , then they are likely to create traumatic experiences at a fairly steady pace . |
| 23 | But they are likely to delay formal announcements until mid-October . |
| 24 | Few of us are likely to shed many tears . |
| 25 | They are likely to enjoy higher standards of health , and to live longer ; they are less likely to be convicted of a criminal offence ; they are more likely to own their own house and a variety of consumer goods . |
| 26 | Apart from the ban on the export of antiques and other goods , these are likely to include increased customs controls and measures to stop other ‘ illegal transactions . ’ |
| 27 | It is , therefore , I suggest , a mistake to create radio commercials that are likely to need many hearings to achieve their effect . |
| 28 | Do n't these people realise that dozens of reviewers are likely to spend several hours gazing blankly at the album sleeve as they try to come up with some natty simile to describe the musical contents therein ? |
| 29 | If you can do so without getting bogged down , go back and complete those questions that are nearly finished since you are likely to gain most marks in this way . |
| 30 | Er , I think that reflects the , a certain unrealism out there in the world , and that is the notion that you are likely to entrust major decisions about mega-millions er , of money , er , to a much broader arena for discussion . |