Her recovery is 'unlikely'. = It is 'unlikely' that she will recover. = She is 'unlikely' to recover.
In the 'unlikely event that' I win the lottery, I will pay off the mortgage.
It is 'unlikely' that the company will survive more than another year.
(..) like to remind you two of. Our best friend, Doug, is probably face down in a ditch right now... With a meth head, butt-fucking his corpse. That's highly unlikely./ It's true. This is not help. Let's get our shit together, guys. Let's go back to the hotel and I'm gonna make a couple calls... (..)2009 The Hangover