Idiom: likely to...

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Idiom: likely to...

by krishna239455 » Tue May 15, 2012 9:39 am
Certain gerontologists have reported that the more older people continue to challenge their brains with reading, writing, and other thought-provoking exercises, their cognitive functions are less likely to diminish.

The correct answer as per source is:

the less likely their cognitive functions will diminish

Is the above sentence idiomatic? I have doubt since likely does not follow to or that"
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