seem unlikely
Frequency: 7.820.3 per million words
To give the impression of being improbable.
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- It would seem unlikely that they could finish the project on time.
- Given the weather conditions, it began to seem unlikely that the flight would depart.
- Despite their efforts, a quick resolution continues to seem unlikely.
- His claims seem highly unlikely considering the evidence presented.
- For a peaceful outcome to seem anything but unlikely, concessions are needed.
- Initially, their success did seem unlikely, but they surprised everyone.
- The manager thought it would seem unlikely to convince the board.
- It might seem unlikely, but he eventually achieved his goal.
- Without additional funding, it would seem unlikely for the research to continue.
- The possibility of a last-minute reversal began to seem increasingly unlikely.