Examples of not likely in a Sentence
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If electricity gets much pricier, the rest of the world is not likely to follow California’s lead.
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Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2024
But sources said Harmon is not likely to call the bill for a vote before the full Senate before the General Assembly adjourns its spring session.
—Sarah MacAraeg, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2024
So Americans are not likely to get those other sunscreens — which do a better job of blocking UVA rays that can cause skin cancer and lead to wrinkles — in time for this summer, or even the next.
—Michael Scaturro, NPR, 18 May 2024
So Americans are not likely to get better sunscreens this summer, or even next.
—Michael Scaturro, USA TODAY, 17 May 2024
While another round of severe weather, including tornadic activity, is not likely Wednesday evening, showers and thunderstorms are still expected.
—Aaron Valdez, The Enquirer, 9 May 2024
In other words, the system is not likely to be confidently wrong.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 8 May 2024
Abuse not likely to 'change your sexuality' McGuire says that many who experience such trauma will spend long periods questioning their sexuality.
—David Oliver, USA TODAY, 7 May 2024
While rain is not likely, the relative humidity will be high early in the morning, estimated to be 97% at 7 a.m.
Additionally, skies will be mostly cloudy throughout the entire day and winds will range from 6 to 9 mph.
—Aaron Valdez, The Enquirer, 4 May 2024
Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2024
But sources said Harmon is not likely to call the bill for a vote before the full Senate before the General Assembly adjourns its spring session.
—Sarah MacAraeg, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2024
So Americans are not likely to get those other sunscreens — which do a better job of blocking UVA rays that can cause skin cancer and lead to wrinkles — in time for this summer, or even the next.
—Michael Scaturro, NPR, 18 May 2024
So Americans are not likely to get better sunscreens this summer, or even next.
—Michael Scaturro, USA TODAY, 17 May 2024
While another round of severe weather, including tornadic activity, is not likely Wednesday evening, showers and thunderstorms are still expected.
—Aaron Valdez, The Enquirer, 9 May 2024
In other words, the system is not likely to be confidently wrong.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 8 May 2024
Abuse not likely to 'change your sexuality' McGuire says that many who experience such trauma will spend long periods questioning their sexuality.
—David Oliver, USA TODAY, 7 May 2024
While rain is not likely, the relative humidity will be high early in the morning, estimated to be 97% at 7 a.m.
Additionally, skies will be mostly cloudy throughout the entire day and winds will range from 6 to 9 mph.
—Aaron Valdez, The Enquirer, 4 May 2024
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“Not likely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/not%20likely. Accessed 3 Jun. 2024.
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