Example sentences of "this [noun sg] [am/are] likely to be " in BNC.
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| 1 | ( Macaulay 1978:134 ) Problems of this kind are likely to be particularly common in divergent dialect areas where two identifiable and radically different phonologies have in the past influenced each other , later to become an integrated part of the linguistic resources available to the speech community . |
| 2 | As to schools , a DES spokesperson let it be known that such concerns are left to the LEAs and that studies of this kind are likely to be part of religious education . |
| 3 | Speak to your vet about castrating the dog since the problems in this case are likely to be resulting from an excess of sexual libido . |
| 4 | Conversely , it has also been shown that in the absence of another meal , the previous one may be kept in the stomach for more than twice as long as usual ( Chitty , 1938 ) , presumably with a gradual increase in stomach acidity , and the bones in this instance are likely to be strongly modified or even totally destroyed . |
| 5 | The main beneficiaries of the new jobs in this sector are likely to be female : it is forecast that they will gain two-thirds of these jobs . |
| 6 | Any archaeological sites not destroyed in this process are likely to be at least as severely damaged by the roots of the trees , which are usually set as close together as is economically viable . |
| 7 | Patients in this group are likely to be older males . |
| 8 | Cases of this severity are likely to be the ones which would lead you to seek expert medical advice from your local health care practitioner . |
| 9 | Any real celebrations in Dublin this year are likely to be laced with black humour , bitterness and irony , as well as laughter , wit and mockery . |
| 10 | Changes in money supply from this source are likely to be much greater under a fixed than a floating exchange rate . |