1.   Flooding is likely in some coastal regions of the Northeast during the early part of the week.

2.   He was likely in a pickle, what with Uncle Dan being ill and just one maid left to do the lot.

3.   Showers and thunderstorms are likely in the afternoon.

4.   Some light rain is likely in the Boston area.

5.   Some of the houses were very likely in poor condition.

6.   With the opposition coalition holding firmly together, more history-making is likely in the coming weeks.

7.   The spokesman said no decision on the proposal was likely in the immediate future.

8.   Infections are more likely in those suffering from malnutrition.

9.   Commentators noted that the leadership restructuring was likely in practice to curtail still further the role of both the politburo and central committee in influencing state policy.

10.   Mist and patchy fog will form tonight and drizzle is likely in places too.