Sentence examples for increases unlikely from inspiring English sources

But the bank suggested that the economic turmoil in Europe would make further increases unlikely soon.

What is more, with tax increases unlikely and with Europe on the brink, the unthinkable — a sovereign debt default or the collapse of the credit system — has suddenly become thinkable.

Some called a rate increase unlikely before the middle of 2008.

His gun control bill was defeated, immigration reform faces mounting opposition in the House of Representatives, and the prospect of a long-term federal budgetary "grand bargain" with Congress looks increasing unlikely.

But political opposition to bailouts and the strained finances of some European countries make such an increase unlikely, and as a result, officials are focused instead on ways of making each euro go farther.

There was never going to be a great outcome for Indigenous affairs in this election but in a hung parliament scenario, which seems likely at the moment, it becomes increasing unlikely that we will see the necessary reforms to support important and essential changes towards self determination, accountability, and the return of funding to frontline services and advocacy bodies.

And in any case, budget constraints make so big an increase unlikely.

Social Security increase unlikely next year; blame gas prices.