Sentence examples for likely but only from inspiring English sources

"It is likely, but only likely," he said.

At the conference, the Russian delegation indicated that ratification was eventually likely, but only after Parliament passed a law in favor of ratification.

In Pomeroy's eyes, conference tourneys are less likely — but only slightly — to select the team his numbers show to be the best team in a given league.

The narrowing gap between the two parties has reinforced a view among British pundits that Mr. Brown need not win outright, which few commentators think likely, but only avoid losing by too wide a margin.

A deal to extend the aid is likely, but only as part of a wider agreement on the expiring Bush-era tax cuts, and it is unclear how long that will take.

Several thousand ballots of African Americans were thrown out on technicalities in 2000, and a fumbling attempt has been made recently to disqualify 22,000 African Americans (likely Democrats), but only 61 Hispanics (likely Republicans), as alleged felons.

That could make a municipal default more likely -- but only at the margin.

Current Chelsea midfielder Nemanja Matic could be allowed to leave, with Manchester United his most likely destination – but only if José Mourinho takes over at Old Trafford.

"Abroad" looks the most likely destination but only after the Euros, where Podolski (95 caps) will try his hardest to add to his international following.

A coalition with the centre-left Social Democrats (SPD) is seen as most likely - but only after hard bargaining.

Most of the infections studied were likely viral, but only a small percentage were due to influenza (33 ).