unlikely
Example Sentences
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Siddiq, who is based in London and has rejected the charges, is unlikely to serve the jail term.
From BBC
It is supposed to be the busiest time of year for the Roadies trucking company, but dozens of its trucks sit idle — unlikely casualties of a surprise scrutiny of laborers from India.
From Los Angeles Times
But it is unlikely that this emerging technology will be able to reverse sagging productivity trends soon.
From Barron's
Wood is unlikely to feature in Brisbane because of soreness in the left knee upon which he had surgery in March.
From BBC
Siddiq, who is based in London and has rejected the charges, is unlikely to serve the sentence.
From BBC
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