Example sentences of "[adv] likely to be [vb pp] of " in BNC.
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| 1 | They are likely to enjoy higher standards of health , and to live longer ; they are less likely to be convicted of a criminal offence ; they are more likely to own their own house and a variety of consumer goods . |
| 2 | Its population was less likely to be comprised of skilled workers but many of the men were seafarers and traditions of innovative and flexible organization were strong . |
| 3 | What can be said is that those whose discomfort is related to intercourse are most likely to be cured of their symptoms either by a combination of improved lubrication and post-coital urination , or by treating any infection that underlies the symptoms . |
| 4 | Together with ‘ fallen women ’ , unmarried mothers were more likely than other women to be employed on the unpleasant task of picking oakum , and were also more likely to be deprived of Sunday outings to church , despite the fact that previous behaviour was not supposed to influence the treatment meted out inside the workhouse . |
| 5 | But since the emergence of the Women Professional Golfers ' European Tour 12 years ago , it is more likely to be thought of as a stepping stone to a lucrative professional career . |
| 6 | Of all Elinor 's friends he was the least likely to be suspected of her murder . |