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Discover LudwigThe phrase "appeared less likely" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing the probability or likelihood of an event or situation occurring, often in a comparative context.
Example: "After reviewing the evidence, it appeared less likely that the suspect was at the scene of the crime."
Alternatives: "seemed improbable" or "looked unlikely".
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But that scenario appeared less likely yesterday.
Immigrants, though, appeared less likely to settle in the suburbs in 2008, compared with recent years.
They also appeared less likely to engage in self-harming behaviors.
But because of the settlement announced yesterday, it appeared less likely that the I.R.S. would penalize bondholders.
It appeared less likely that Harris, who had led in unofficial returns by 905 votes, would do so.
People in the exercise group also appeared less likely to experience disability in the first place, and more likely to recover if they did.
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However, vinflunine is sensitive to P-glycoprotein-mediated resistance like other vinca alkaloids although it appears less likely to induce resistance than vinorelbine [ 60].
Peace deals and donor subsidies appear less likely now.
But with each passing day, that scenario appears less likely.
If Mr. Salkind had hopes of special treatment, he appears less likely to get it.
It now appears less likely that Twitter will hatch into such a giant.
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