Example sentences of "[am/are] [prep] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | This type of long-netting is inevitably carried out in broad daylight , and the rabbits will be much more aware of the net than they are during darkness . |
| 2 | I suppose I am off guard . |
| 3 | I am off food hunting . ’ |
| 4 | ‘ However , I am for frankness in these matters . |
| 5 | that only knowledge or skills ( such as language skills ) of national relevance are worth testing ; |
| 6 | Hypotheses which are worth testing can only be developed in areas about which a good deal is known , i.e. where a great deal of empirical field data has already been collected . |
| 7 | One of the main jobs of the unit is to advise branch managers about technical projects that are worth backing . |
| 8 | Some incidents at local level are worth recording . |
| 9 | The programmes of two Soirees are worth recording ; the one in October 1865 started with a Public Tea at 6 o'clock precisely and was followed by the Chairmans 's Address Duet T is the hour for music Mrs Baker & Miss Russell Song Scenes of Home Mr. Bate Address — Rev.J.McFadyen Song Auld Robin Gray Miss Russell Duet What are the Wild Waves Saying Mr Bate & Mrs Baker Address — Capt.J.C . |
| 10 | Rexel Derwent 's Graphite Sketching Pencils are worth look at too . |
| 11 | This definition includes a number of assumptions that are worth expansion . |
| 12 | Private collections are examples of critical judgement in action , so that both their catalogues and the opinions expressed by collectors are worth consideration . |
| 13 | In a similar way we sometimes need to remind ourselves that young readers have ideas that are worth consideration , and that the administratively-convenient solution to a problem may not be the most valuable one . |
| 14 | Although you could re-use the tape for another recording , you may decide to keep it : it 's surprising how even the most unambitious personal video recordings often contain scenes , or just brief moments , which are worth preserving . |
| 15 | But we must also , where possible , build into plans for the future those values that are worth preserving . |
| 16 | A few general points are worth highlighting . |
| 17 | With regard to the welfare sector , four developments are worth highlighting . |
| 18 | But there are anyway other anecdotes which for what they are worth trace the origin of political professionalism to dates earlier than Kleon : a Byzantine lexicon called the Suda , for instance , makes Pericles the first to take a written speech into court , while for Aristotle ( Cic . |
| 19 | All the deeper holes are worth investigation and if you fish them with flake on a quiver you could well get roach or chub as well . |
| 20 | Several features of its history are worth notice . |
| 21 | The analysis of such models under rational expectations is too complicated to discuss here , but the main implications of the Neary and Stiglitz model are worth sketching . |
| 22 | His words about kissing are worth hearing . |
| 23 | Nevertheless , at the moment Tatra 's shares are worth zilch . |
| 24 | The facts in this case , GJ Dawson ( Clapham ) Ltd v H and G Dutfield [ 1936 ] 2 All ER 232 , are worth elaboration . |
| 25 | But until a majority of Germans , and not just their chancellor , decide how far Europe 's interests are worth defending , the Bundeswehr will be hobbled . |
| 26 | There are , however , many other useful little tricks that are worth learning . |
| 27 | It is rare in general practice to see dermatological problems that need sophisticated hospital investigations or intensive treatment ; most referrals are for assessment of skin lesions or for second opinions . |
| 28 | Although all are for solo voice we are drawn into a quasi-theatrical experience . |
| 29 | We asked men how well equipped they are for sex , both physically and mentally . |
| 30 | These books are for reference only and are not to be removed from the library . |