Tarkowsky Posted 18 years agoGrammar
is likely to be/is likely be
I encounter quite often the form "is likely to be" without the preposition to as in the below sentences
"The Environment Agency has warned that it is likely be an ongoing problem. "(BBC)
"..despite calls for postponement by some Iraqi leaders from Sunni areas where the voting is likely be hampered by security problems."(New york times)
Are these sentences correct?
Is there any difference in meaning between the two forms?
Can we use "is likely to be" and "is likely be" interchangeably?