1.   The interest rates on Junk bonds are higher because they are considered more likely to default.

2.   When discussions with the SD broke down in November, the defeat of the bill and possible early elections were considered likely.

3.   They might be considered likely to feed on flowers at a time, such as the dry season, when there is a scarcity of fruit.

4.   Although the eggs might have been capable of fertilization with extraordinary efforts, none of them were considered likely to develop, under normal conditions, into a fetus.

5.   Although the measure is considered likely to pass the House as part of the Foreign Operations Appropriations Bill, it is uncertain that it will become law.

6.   Another focus has been to accelerate production of vaccines for anthrax and smallpox, the two agents some experts consider most likely to be used.

7.   Approval is considered likely because an earlier draft was already passed.

8.   Approval is considered likely, and the resolution then will be presented to Congress, said officials for the fund that oversees state asset sales.

9.   As a result, they are aiming their appeals at a narrow, and not particularly representative, slice of the electorate that is considered most likely to vote.

10.   Aviation officials said it is not considered likely that Clinton would act immediately, if at all.