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.
(..) Actually, you did that. If you funnel your entire R & D budget into a fusion project that you then mothball, - your company is unlikely to thrive. - What are my options? Well, if you're unwilling to turn on the machine... - I can't. I can't, Lucius. - Well, then sit tight. (..)2012 The Dark Knight Rises