Example sentences of "it be difficult to imagine [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | It 's difficult to imagine whole group work which does n't also involve small group work at some point , but with the advantage that whole group work gives the small groups a focus , a purpose and a context to their work . |
| 2 | Demands for change will continue , but it is difficult to imagine substantial progress being made in the current climate , as broadcasting , and the media in general , becomes increasingly unaccountable to society as a whole . |
| 3 | It is difficult to imagine that vertical sea cliffs 60 m ( 200 ft ) high , such as those at Hartland Point in Devon , have been cut entirely in the short Post-glacial period since the sea rose to its present level . |
| 4 | Indeed it is difficult to imagine such a state of affairs , but in fact Marx , especially in Formen makes it quite clear that this is not what he meant at all ; it is only under the influence of Morgan in The Origin that Engels might possible by construed to have implied something so unlikely . |
| 5 | Peter Holman 's exemplary notes suggest that Jenkins composed these works in his 20s or 30s , but the quality of the music seem to belie that generally accepted claim : it is difficult to imagine such depth of repose in so young a man — though that in turn gives the modern listener a clue as to why Jenkins was such a respected and well-loved figure in his day . |
| 6 | It is difficult to imagine such an exhibition being taken so seriously by the art world today . |
| 7 | In a classroom where such an answer-orientated atmosphere exists , it is difficult to imagine much exploration into unknown territory taking place , as pupils will find it difficult to believe that there are areas where their teacher does not know ‘ the answer ’ . |
| 8 | Still , it is difficult to imagine this immensely civilised music ever being more persuasively presented , as once again performance ( bar a couple of mild intonation slips in the ‘ Sicut erat ’ of the C major Magnificat ) and production values are ( if you 'll forgive the in-phrase ) truly ‘ state of the art ’ . |
| 9 | It is difficult to imagine any of the jargon-junkies who preside over American psychology writing , for example , that ‘ nothing filthy , disgusting , foul , loathsome , nauseous , offensive , revolting , vile , squalid , feculent , or obscene ’ seems to have escaped the attention of modern ‘ artists ’ . |
| 10 | So exhaustive has been his research , and its presentation in the catalogue , that it is difficult to imagine any circumstances in which this great work of reference can be surpassed for many generations of scholars . |
| 11 | It is difficult to imagine any body of persons which has a greater interest in the proper and fair working of legal aid … |
| 12 | William Smyth , the company chairman , said : ‘ It is difficult to imagine any time since 1967 when our prospects for the future look brighter . |