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"thinks it likely" is correct and usable in written English.
In this context, "thinks it likely" generally indicates that the speaker believes something is probable. For example, "The scientist thinks it likely that the theory is correct."
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As for the origins of the practice outside of Europe, in places like Japan and Taiwan, Soifer thinks it likely has something to do with the regional prominence of toilet associations.
Just like home ReprintsDr Towler thinks it likely that changes in the amount of collagen are reflected in changes in similar structural proteins, such as keratin, from which fingernails are made.
Hardly anyone, however, thinks it likely that the United States and its five partners in the group negotiating with Iran will be able to strike a deal that ends the Iranian nuclear threat or satisfies United Nations resolutions on the issue.
While Cox thinks it likely News Corp. topped off its insurance policies in anticipation of such a deal, settlements like this are likely driving up the cost of D&O insurance for other companies.
She speaks only of her father, so he thinks it likely that she has no brothers or sisters and — like himself — no mother.
He has the air of a man who thinks it likely.
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Do you think it likely?
He did not think it likely.
But I don't think it likely that my novel is made up entirely of flaws".
"We think it likely to play a role in the human condition".
Did I not think it likely that South Africa's 70 senators were also entitled to membership?
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