Sentence examples for action likely from inspiring English sources

The phrase "action likely" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to indicate that a certain action is expected or probable to occur.
Example: "Given the current circumstances, action likely will be required to address the issue."
Alternatives: "action probable" or "action expected."

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These proposals are wilfully ignoring all the research evidence; and with campaigning organisations (like Early Childhood Action) likely to be outraged by these proposals, the "paradigm war" in England's nurseries looks destined to reach previously unheard-of levels.

The major risk to the Fed is of one to its credibility with any action likely to be viewed as partisan with an election two months away.

No 10 stressed it would be better if military action, likely to be air strikes, only went ahead if there was a consensus in the Commons.

The unions would have to give a further seven day notice period before any strike action, likely to begin with a 24-hour stoppage.

A flurry of high-profile American diplomacy would indeed be the only action likely to impress the doubters and faint-hearts on both sides.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 — The Bush administration, in an action likely to escalate tensions with China, reaffirmed on Thursday its provisional policy of imposing duties on certain Chinese imports, paving the way for possible tariff increases on a variety of imports.

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"BP's behavior and actions likely represent gross negligence or willful misconduct".

The Lib Dems want to replicate the environmental charter built into the French constitution, which seeks "to prevent or at least limit" actions likely to cause environmental damage.

Mr. Hussein values his hold on power and his life more than anything and has refrained from actions likely to lead to his downfall.

The pique of both sides was evident late Thursday in actions likely to ring a bell for any parent who has refereed a fight between siblings.

BP's behavior and actions likely represent gross negligence or willful misconduct and thus affect the obligations of the parties under the operating agreement".

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