Example sentences of "it is unlikely [that] the " in BNC.
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| 1 | We do not know her name , though it is unlikely that the sculptor did not have a model . |
| 2 | It is unlikely that the opportunities will be wasted . |
| 3 | Also , it is unlikely that the new firm of Coopers and Deloitte will be able to incorporate the word Deloitte in its new name . |
| 4 | Given constraints on public expenditure , it is unlikely that the Government could be persuaded to introduce maintenance grants for 16 to 18-year-olds . |
| 5 | Although the books have been translated into Latin ( the most gentle of language teaching aids ) , it is unlikely that the film 's dubbing team will have to contend with ablative absolutes . |
| 6 | It is unlikely that the record company would enforce their views on a new artist over publicity photographs , clothing styles , sleeve artwork or video plans . |
| 7 | In discussing the question of the possible use of the atomic bomb , Farrar-Hockley concludes that it is unlikely that the bombs could have been used in Korea without prior consultation , as ‘ honour and American political interest would have combined to militate against such a course ’ ( p. 386 ) . |
| 8 | First of all , the coins are not necessarily going to be a representative sample from a particular site , because it is unlikely that the whole find complex will be recovered . |
| 9 | Even if high levels of economic growth were possible it is unlikely that the patterns once achieved in northern regions could be emulated , even if such were desirable . |
| 10 | It is unlikely that the crude material did much good , and not surprising that no more was said about it at the time . |
| 11 | It is unlikely that the courts would criticise a practitioner who had acted in good faith and in the interests of his patients . ’ |
| 12 | It is unlikely that the local history researcher will require the dating formula to compute an indictio primo , secunda , and so on , so the matter is not dealt with here . |
| 13 | To give a full description of even a simple evening out at the theatre could cover numerous pages , and it is unlikely that the writer has the time or wish to do this . |
| 14 | In this situation , where the fundamental requirement is to allocate available finance on an equitable basis to Colleges , it is unlikely that the system can achieve equilibrium . |
| 15 | As this is a very basic form of learning it is unlikely that the clinical teacher will find any direct applications of it in her teaching . |
| 16 | In this instance it is unlikely that the children received any financial reward . |
| 17 | ‘ It is unlikely that the store could be operational before around 1990 but it should be available in time to provide flexibility to the timing of the reprocessing plants that will be needed in succession to THORP . ’ |
| 18 | The signs are that God is blessing these initiatives with his presence and his Spirit and it is unlikely that the growth of the Vineyard in Britain will stop there . |
| 19 | The visual impact of wide screen viewing still carries through on a 28in. screen , although it is unlikely that the benefit of wide screen would come through on smaller screens . |
| 20 | It is unlikely that the Slugs and Leatherjackets are killing the fish , other than that their decomposition will contribute to the poor water quality . |
| 21 | For practical , as well as aesthetical reasons , it is unlikely that the aquarium will be filled with mud and sand , so a variety of suitable hiding places should be provided , I tend to prefer piping ( pond hosing is ideal and comes in a range of bores ) , which I then cover in rocks and Curiowood . |
| 22 | The last remark is odd : her half-brother Charles certainly killed himself by jumping off a bridge , and it is unlikely that the deaths of her sisters ‘ Topsy ’ and ‘ Baby ’ were due to an accidental overdose of veronal . |
| 23 | In a nation renowned for its historical amnesia , it is unlikely that the deficit-ridden US government will be prepared to foot Central America 's reconstruction bill for long . |
| 24 | They are thought to have an option on Walker , but it is unlikely that the relegation-haunted Midlands club will succeed in tempting him back if they are in danger of dropping out of the Premier League . |
| 25 | It is unlikely that the final report will be published in October , as was originally planned ; the end of November , perhaps the beginning of next year , look to be more likely publication dates , leading to an inevitable delay in implementation . |
| 26 | ‘ Should the negotiations be unsuccessful , it is unlikely that the group would be able to continue to trade and the going concern basis would cease to be appropriate , ’ comment the auditors . |
| 27 | It is unlikely that the older counsellee will experience difficulties in just one and not other areas . |
| 28 | It is unlikely that the crystalline part of cellulose creeps to any measurable extent . |
| 29 | While this sample was designed to provide a cross-section of American children , and thus included children of black , Anglo and Mexican parents , it is unlikely that the resultant norms provide an accurate basis of comparison for British children . |
| 30 | Learners , for instance , may not be held accountable , because accountability implies knowledge , and it is unlikely that the learner will have acquired sufficient knowledge or have sufficient practical experience on which to base the assessment of the care given . |