Example sentences of "unlikely that [adj] [noun pl] [modal v] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Therefore it is unlikely that all patients can be expected to respond favourably to such a diet . |
| 2 | In this study , sulphate reducing bacteria must have been absent , or their activities limited in the non-methanogenic samples tested , because it is highly unlikely that methanogenic bacteria will displace sulphate reducing bacteria for this mutual growth substrate given an adequate supply of electron acceptor ( sulphate ) . |
| 3 | But it seems far from unlikely that other explorers might have visited the Dogon in the intervening period , passing on the latest scientific information . |
| 4 | It is unlikely that other offers will be submitted , as the sale of the site Will not have received publicity . |
| 5 | Betty 's classroom practice changed whilst she worked with the advisory teacher , but the lack of congruence between her beliefs about mathematics and about how children learn and those behind the innovation , made it unlikely that such changes would be sustained once he left . |
| 6 | 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 . |
| 7 | Given the current recognition system , it is most unlikely that such examples will occur in this form . |
| 8 | It seems unlikely that such reductions could make a significant impact on either the number or severity of accidents . |
| 9 | But it seems unlikely that many customers will rely solely on the private network , instead using it in tandem with British Telecom 's lines . |
| 10 | 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 . |
| 11 | It seems unlikely that many cases will occur now in relation to the old law , and therefore it is omitted from this book . |
| 12 | It is unlikely that many visitors will peer too closely into the workings of Spain after a decade of socialist rule . |
| 13 | It seems unlikely that many readers will find themselves as first member ( that is , in the x-place ) of any element of R3 . |
| 14 | Indeed , as a general problem , it is unlikely that two divisions will arrive amicably at a suitable transfer price . |
| 15 | It is very unlikely that future generations will exhibit this particular demographic characteristic . |
| 16 | Concern for the safety of the remaining masterpieces makes it unlikely that future visitors will be able to enjoy the relaxed atmosphere which was one of the museum 's greatest charms . |
| 17 | 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 . |
| 18 | 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 . |
| 19 | It will be most unlikely that serious errors will be made , providing that adequate records have been kept and that these are accessible to those needing them . |
| 20 | 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 . |
| 21 | 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 . |
| 22 | Until the nature of the problem can be identified , it is unlikely that adequate solutions will be proposed . |
| 23 | ‘ Without Urban Programme funding it is unlikely that these schemes would have been undertaken in their present form , especially those requiring capital funding . |
| 24 | It is unlikely that these techniques would have required a check in the action . |
| 25 | Unless safeguards of pension rights are written into the Bill now , it is extremely unlikely that those rights will be safeguarded subsequently . |
| 26 | If a leader constantly has to threaten individuals , it is unlikely that those individuals will come to share the vision of the leader . |
| 27 | 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 . |
| 28 | 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 . |