Sentence examples for but less likely from inspiring English sources

The phrase "but less likely" is correct and can be used in written English.
You can use it to express a comparison between two things or to express a decrease in the likelihood or probability of something. For example, "It's possible to get the job, but less likely if you don’t have the necessary qualifications."

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but less likely to vote.

But less likely to run into a ghoulish accident.

This is particularly important (but less likely) when we are busy and stressed.

It is also possible but less likely for condensation to occur on a lake surface.

We're more likely to have caring responsibilities and financial dependants but less likely to control the household's finances.

The former shows United in eighth place, above Arsenal but less likely to hit the target than (among others) Liverpool, Chelsea, Manchester City and Spurs.

Indigenous Australians are almost twice as likely to be admitted to hospital but less likely to undergo a procedure when admitted.

With Benni McCarthy sacrificed and Danny Simpson thrown on to help quell Lennon, Blackburn appeared more solid but less likely to draw level.

Research by the Resolution Foundation found those working hard for modest wages – the "squeezed middle" –are more likely to be carers but less likely to receive support.

Possibly, but less likely.

They were more likely to cite bathing but less likely to cite exertion as triggers.

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