be likely
Frequency: 9.5150.2 per million words
The most common way to state that something is probable.
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Examples (10)
- This match was never likely to be a classic.
- It is entirely likely that the company will make another offer.
- It is highly likely that the factory will have to close.
- Juries became increasingly likely to acquit.
- They are hardly likely to get home before ten.
- Are black defendants disproportionately likely to be wrongfully convicted?
- This is the best deal they are ever likely to get.
- She is likely to win the election given her strong performance.
- It was likely that he would refuse the offer.
- We are likely to face some challenges during the project.