Example sentences of "likely to be [verb] [art] [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | There is no English authority on the meaning of this expression ; however , most commentators agree that it is likely to be given a wide interpretation by the courts , and this is borne out by the Scottish case of McCrone v Boots Farm Supplies Ltd 1981 SLT 103 . |
| 2 | Atwater , who was thought likely to be given a ceremonial party post , was widely considered to be one of the key architects of Bush 's 1988 presidential election victory , but was suffering from an inoperable brain tumour . |
| 3 | Thus , if convicted , women are far less likely to be given a custodial sentence . |
| 4 | Those are likely to be extended the following year to include time waits between GP referral and an appointment with a consultant . |
| 5 | Its primary role is likely to be to bolster the Australian government 's campaign to have Antarctica declared a world natural reserve . |
| 6 | If he does play , Mowbray is likely to be handed the demanding task of subduing Mark Hateley . |
| 7 | However , given that people 's personal valuation of environmental qualities ( such as the open countryside ) has tended to increase in proportion to the degree to which they are degraded through development , it is reasonable to assume that what may appear to be a net benefit to the present generation in a trade-off between the environment and a proposed development , is quite likely to be considered a net loss in retrospect by a future generation for whom the natural environment has become a more precious commodity . |
| 8 | However , given that people 's personal valuation of environmental qualities ( such as the open countryside ) has tended to increase in proportion to the degree to which they are degraded through development , it is reasonable to assume that what may appear to be a net benefit to the present generation in a trade-off between the environment and a proposed development , is quite likely to be considered a net loss in retrospect by a future generation for whom the natural environment has become a more precious commodity . |
| 9 | And in the ward meetings where ongoing care is likely to be discussed the social worker will always be asked , ‘ Who is there in the family who can look after Mr Patient ? ’ |
| 10 | This however has the drawback that you are likely to be interviewing an old person , who could have a failing mind or may exaggerate experiences greatly . |
| 11 | The monk , nun or vicar could , for example , be described as a more involved member than the old lady who attends Matins each Sunday ; she , in turn , is more involved than those who go to church only at Christmas and Easter ; and they are probably more committed than the sailor who , when he fills out C of E on a form , is more likely to be making a cultural than a religious statement . |
| 12 | If you want money for a specific purchase , you are more likely to be offered a personal loan . |
| 13 | Stewart became England 's first full time manager in 1986 and is likely to be offered an advisory position upon his retirement . |