Example sentences of "this [be] unlikely [prep] [be] [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | In many cases this is unlikely to be successful but for both professional and business reasons we should endeavour to ensure that acquisition is the appropriate route for the company to follow . |
| 2 | Wherever possible , a tenant should endeavour to delete the opening proviso but this is unlikely to be successful in which case the tenant should amend to include a long stop date ( see clause 5.4 ) . |
| 3 | This is unlikely to be due to changes in promoter activity since the H1° gene is not induced upon serum stimulation ( 7 ) . |
| 4 | In reality this is unlikely to be true , as student and teacher do not have an equal possession of the text . |
| 5 | Cumulatively this evidence points to later fourth-century decline in the extra-mural zones , but this is unlikely to be true of the defended area . |
| 6 | We might be able to assist the Secretary of State , although this is unlikely to be acceptable to him or the Consortium . |
| 7 | On the face of it this is unlikely to be acceptable to the vendor since in effect it gives an option to purchase , though it may be more acceptable if the period allowed for preparing the report is short . |
| 8 | It is normal in a sale and purchase agreement to exclude liability for representations made in pre-contractual negotiations , but this is unlikely to be acceptable in the investment agreement as investors will have relied heavily on input from management before agreeing to proceed . |
| 9 | Most adoption agencies offer support for three months after the adoption , but this is unlikely to be sufficient . |