They dwell instead on the likelihood of a major confrontation.

If a case is tested in court, a forensic scientist would give evidence on the likelihood of getting that result by chance.

Such questions cast serious doubts on the likelihood of to having no meaning in these uses.

Bail is based on the likelihood that a suspect may flee.

A company spokesman would not comment on the likelihood of a buyout.

The general's announcement today only cast further doubt on the likelihood of such elections.

Some classical significance tests are not based on the likelihood.

The commission refused to comment on the likelihood of the deal's being approved.

"British Energy is not directly involved in these discussions and therefore cannot comment on the likelihood of success."

Research has cast doubt on the likelihood of this being successful.