After the storm, the news feed was flooded with likely stories from people who had seen something unusual.

The council sought the good liking of the townspeople before passing the new ordinance.

not Pygmalion likely, I'm going to become a famous sculptor overnight.

The committee decided the policy, and everyone likes it or lumps it, so the meeting moved on.

The director didn't care whether customers were liking it or lumping it; the product launch would go ahead.

After trying the homemade bread at the farmers' market, he took a liking to the baker's sourdough and visited every Saturday.

He has taken a liking to the new coffee shop on Elm Street.

After visiting the garden several times, he is taking a liking to the old oak tree's quiet presence.

He takes a liking to the stray cat that visits the garden every evening.