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Free sign upThe phrase "and is likely to take a" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing the probability of an action or event occurring in the future.
Example: "The new policy is expected to improve employee satisfaction and is likely to take a positive effect on productivity."
Alternatives: "and is expected to have a" or "and is anticipated to bring a".
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Cole has played the last 22 competitive internationals, but hasn't played for Chelsea since January and is likely to take a gear-shift down for both club and country at the end of this season.
For those thinking of buying on the dips, Glickenhaus has a sober forecast: The Dow will still be hovering around 10,000 a decade from now, and is likely to take a trip to 6000 along the way.
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The chancellor is likely to take a twin-track approach.
The next government is likely to take a tougher line.
But this is likely to take a year.
The process is likely to take about a month.
He is likely to take more risk as a result.
The chore is likely to take years.
Degrading militants is likely to take years.
Construction is likely to take 10 years.
The investigation is likely to take weeks.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.
Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com