Example sentences of "[noun] is [adj] [to-vb] [adj] [noun pl] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The Association is eager to recruit more shareholders and ordinary members to facilitate this . |
| 2 | If it happens , this corporate death toll is unlikely to include famous names . |
| 3 | The microprocessor software occupies a minimal amount of store and program development is not restricted by timing considerations ; the microprocessor is free to perform other tasks between each motor Step , provided the external clock interrupts can be tolerated . |
| 4 | In addition , since it is probable that alcohol produces liver damage by a number of different mechanisms , any explanation for a genetic predisposition to cirrhosis is likely to involve several genes , rather than variation at a single locus . |
| 5 | Similarly , ex the excellent output of the research department is essential to formulate effective responses to the ever more sophisticated management who constantly employ new techniques in human resource management and attacks on our members ' pay and conditions . |
| 6 | Further research is necessary to show annual flows , that is the way in which the stock is changing . |
| 7 | No purely qualitative study is likely to answer all questions about a flow . |
| 8 | It is becoming apparent , especially on large projects , that a joint Marketing/Engineering task force is beneficial to ensure all phases run smoothly . |
| 9 | Each of these three relationships is likely to generate competitive mailings for credit products . |
| 10 | Nevertheless , the main emphasis of the book is upon the prejudices of racism , antisemitism and nationalism , so much so that the unqualified term is sufficient to evoke these exemplifications . |
| 11 | The action is likely to have wide implications . |
| 12 | This leads directly to a further difference : an orthodox practitioner is likely to treat all cases of influenza with the same drug , an antibiotic perhaps ; whereas the homoeopathic practitioner may use different remedies , depending on the patient 's reaction to the influenza , as we saw in the cases illustrated above . |
| 13 | In its simpler , popularizing aspects the emphasis is on illumination and elucidation , and in its more advanced interpretative reaches the critic is concerned to trace unnoticed patterns of coherence and unity , or , more probably these days , incoherences and aporias . |
| 14 | A new addition to the popular farm-animal range is sure to please younger members of the family . |
| 15 | Work is likely to last four weeks . |
| 16 | It is always the case that averaging over tens of trials is necessary to give consistent results , particularly with endogenous ERPs . |
| 17 | Lord Sterling is keen to maintain strong links with China and establish a strategic alliance with a major user of the terminal as P&O embarks upon expansion in the region . |
| 18 | The Mafia is supposed to make gigantic sums of money . |
| 19 | By using a tool the ant is able to transport ten times as much food per trip as it could have done otherwise . |
| 20 | By linking the system through a standard telephone wire , the management is able to control all operations from a centrally located computer . |
| 21 | Crawford wrote to the committee responding to their charges , and their reaction cam in terms probably familiar to many professional cricketers dealing with committees of enthusiasts : ‘ Mr Crawford should have shown more enthusiasm in his work , but the committee is willing to overlook past shortcomings on the understanding that improvement is shown . |
| 22 | Remember that every piece of chunky restaurant-style bread is likely to have 80–110 calories , while butter is a staggering 210 calories an ounce . |
| 23 | Even if we are being too pessimistic , the loss of policy credibility implied by the pound 's departure from the ERM is likely to see longer rates raised in line with increased currency and inflation risk premia . |
| 24 | Coun Bob Brady , chairman of the housing and community services committee , said : ‘ The council is unable to build new homes itself , so we are working closely with the private sector . ’ |
| 25 | The Faculty is keen to attract young women and men with the intelligence and flexibility of mind to play their part in the development of information technology and to maximize its application . |
| 26 | The Faculty is able to register well-qualified applicants for its LL.M. , and M.Sc. |
| 27 | However strong and loving the bond between carer and dependant may be , constant long-term caring is likely to bring some frustrations and difficulties . |
| 28 | Thus , at least until adolescence , the black child is likely to share these values . |
| 29 | When a child is able to produce phonemic strings which sound like real words , reinforcing adult responses become contingent upon the child 's use of words to create meaningful word-referent relations . |
| 30 | If for any reason your child is unable to achieve such targets , it is important that you explain why to the school . |