Example sentences of "[adj] likely to [be] " in BNC.
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| 1 | It will fail to ask the rather broader and much more important question about retailing : how is the great British public likely to be doing its shopping in five or 10 years ' time ? |
| 2 | The most widespread bee-eater of the region , and the only bird with harlequin plumage and central tail feathers slightly projecting likely to be seen over the greater part of it . |
| 3 | In the case of lions , not only was a rival male likely to be a close relative , but the costs of physically competing with him were high and the benefits low . |
| 4 | What is the future likely to be ? |
| 5 | Although the Argentinians are noted for their defensive play , they have several attractive players , with the experienced Alejandro Siri likely to be the key performer . |
| 6 | Nor , it occurred to him , in the special circumstances of John Postlethwaite 's visit , was the Consul-General likely to be overjoyed . |
| 7 | Jet Services , which has been at the forefront of French multihull sailing , will build works skipper , Serge Madec a maxi likely to be designed by Gilles Ollier . |