Example sentences of "it [is] best [to-vb] [adj] [noun pl] " in BNC.
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| 1 | It 's best to use white eggs for this . |
| 2 | Just when Tod has established our relationship with Irene on a secure footing , the kind of set-up that any sane man would kill for , with her punctual visits and affectionate phone calls , the movies we enjoy together , the fine dining , the peace and safety ( the forgiveness ) that her presence confers , plus the exquisitely torpid lovemaking which takes place right on the button every couple of months or so , and reaching the stage , now , where I think we can tackle her , gently but firmly , about her untidiness around the house , because it 's best to get these things out in the open , not to let them rankle and fester , and so on-guess what . |
| 3 | It is best to use small amounts of food , for you might not notice tiny pieces nibbled here and there from a large lump . |
| 4 | It is best to use small flowers and leaves and create a medium-to-large monogram , otherwise the picture can quickly become an unwieldy blob . |
| 5 | To describe its rule most clearly it is best to use polar coordinates to locate points in the plane . |
| 6 | To prevent this kind of puerile triteness , it is best to use musical metres which break across the verse metre , and in Example 46 a much more subtle effect is obtained : The first version , ( a ) is more ‘ square ’ in rhythm than is ( b ) , and therefore has less poetic potential . |
| 7 | However , we suggested that this point can be met substantially by the traditional argument about economic policy making , that it is best to assign separate instruments to different targets . |
| 8 | For research purposes it is best to leave thin sections uncovered , as they may then be subjected to a variety of treatments including staining , etching , cathodoluminescence and microprobe work . |
| 9 | Generally speaking it is best to avoid complex behaviours with small children and parents but if they are unavoidable ensure that the parents know to break them down into small bits . |
| 10 | It is best to make these shelves as close together as possible — say , around 10″ , and depending on the depth of shelf and what 's stored on it . |