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Common collocations with unlikely in American Collocation

unlikely adjective

US /ʌnˈlaɪkli/

very

exceedingly
extremely
highly
incredibly
very

The extent of these similarities make a mere coincidence highly unlikely.

rather

fairly
pretty
quite
rather
relatively
somewhat

It is quite unlikely that they will manage to fill all the spaces in that time.

by its nature

inherently

It was an inherently unlikely scenario and screamed out for some independent support.

more and more

increasingly

With all the key players pursuing their own successful careers, a major reunion is increasingly unlikely.

seem unlikely

appear
look
seem
sound

It seemed very unlikely that Jack’s body would ever be recovered.

be considered unlikely

be considered
be deemed
be thought

The city was not provided with anti-aircraft defences because an attack was considered unlikely.

be unlikely

be
remain

Without new evidence it remains unlikely that Strauss’s suggestion can be validated.

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