Example sentences of "[pers pn] likely that [adj] [noun] " in BNC.

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1 Without information about specific incidents it is not possible to develop a methodical analysis , nor is it likely that effective strategies for prevention will be found .
2 The resistance then to black families adopting makes it likely that successful selections in the 1960s and 1970s depended heavily on identification and involvement with white society , with the neighbourhood , the school and friends being predominantly white .
3 They also thought it likely that two allies could bring that about — an outraged civilian persuading his powerful military friend .
4 The marketing blitz has raged at full tilt for some time now , making it likely that this blockbuster will live up to its imperial ambitions .
5 There was some role dissonance in the expectations of each side in this marriage , which made it likely that some kind of counselling help would be required at intervals .
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