likely to
Example Sentences
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Even with Seoul’s cost-relief measures easing some of the pressure, inflation in Korea is likely to remain above target for some time, Shin said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
How well the USA national team do at this tournament will also play its role in building spectator interest - the longer they stay in it, the more the support is likely to build.
From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026
Charging users is the latest idea to expand beyond ads—a pickle Meta isn’t likely to get out of soon.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
And while businesses are also facing rising costs, "subdued domestic demand is limiting firms' ability to pass these higher costs on to consumers, which is likely to squeeze profit margins".
From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026
All the time we stayed away from any towns and villages, and kept as far as possible to the valleys and woods where we would be less likely to be seen.
From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo
