increasingly unlikely

Frequency: 6.88.5 per million words

Indicates that the probability of something happening is decreasing over time.

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Examples (10)

  • It is increasingly unlikely that a solution will be found before the deadline.
  • The company's success became increasingly unlikely after several failed projects.
  • With each passing day, his chances of winning the lottery seemed increasingly unlikely.
  • Due to the weather, a successful outdoor event is increasingly unlikely.
  • After the latest revelations, a peaceful resolution appears increasingly unlikely.
  • She felt it was increasingly unlikely that they would ever meet again.
  • The prospect of finding survivors is growing increasingly unlikely as time passes.
  • Given the new evidence, a conviction now seems increasingly unlikely.
  • He admitted it was increasingly unlikely he would finish the marathon.
  • The government's promise to cut taxes now looks increasingly unlikely.