Example sentences of "are more likely [verb] [det] " in BNC.
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| 1 | They are more likely to do this if they are seen to be making a direct and positive contribution to the school 's consultative and decision-making processes , rather than observing from a distance in a way that underlines the ‘ us-them ’ relationship . |
| 2 | We shall see , for instance , that it is the modes of ‘ exercise ’ and ‘ performance ’ that are more likely to give this protection than ‘ dramatic playing ’ , unless , as we shall see , the dramatic playing is projected . |
| 3 | People are more likely to claim these days . |
| 4 | There is strong evidence that ill-fed people in modern industrial and Third World societies are more likely to develop some infections and succumb to them , primarily because their immune systems are less effective : the so-called ‘ synergistic ’ effect ( Scrimshaw et al . |
| 5 | Some people are more likely to develop these complications and can be identified by demonstrating the presence of a particular tissue-type in their body make-up . |
| 6 | Women temporary workers are more likely to have low skilled , part-time , seasonal , temporary or casual jobs , whilst men temporary workers are more likely to have more skilled , full-time , fixed-term contract jobs . |
| 7 | Female temporary workers are more likely to have low skilled , part-time , seasonal , temporary or casual jobs , whilst male temporary workers are more likely to have more skilled , full-time , fixed-term contract jobs . |
| 8 | The argument suggests that the participation of the TNCs in Third World countries can only be assured when they have an ‘ acceptable ’ business climate in which to operate , and that BA regimes are more likely to provide such a climate . |
| 9 | Compared with those aged under 65 , the post-retirement age groups are more likely to consider that health has improved since their parents ' time . |