Example sentences of "[noun] would [adv] [be] a [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | We used the Medellin documents as our guide and behind the discussions was our belief that only with structural changes in society could we form a truly Christian society , which to our way of thinking would also be a socialist society . |
| 2 | If the parking of staff cars is allowed it was felt a precedent would be created and the parking of customers ' cars would then be a natural progression . |
| 3 | ‘ Gottle a geer ’ Gazza would undoubtedly be a tremendous asset to the team , but after Silvers recent professions of poverty , I tend to agree with the Guardian that this is a ‘ We are still a big club ’ smokescreen . |
| 4 | So the German Rex would also be a suitable cat for an allergy sufferer . |
| 5 | A back-fitting gas circulator would also be a good choice for replacing an elderly solid fuel back boiler behind a new gas fire . |
| 6 | It is worth remembering here that space time as seen from free fall would locally be a Minkowski space . |
| 7 | Foreign bodies have already appeared on the Saatchi share register and despite its problems the group would clearly be a juicy prize for someone such as the fast-expanding French . |
| 8 | But even were Ukraine to get real control , its nuclear weapons would still be a questionable means of defence . |
| 9 | Because writing ahead to any pe any to the organisers would possibly be a useful thing to do , give them a lot of warning . |
| 10 | It crossed his mind that although Bigwig would certainly be a useful rabbit in a tight corner , he would also be a difficult one to get on with . |
| 11 | For the modern inhabitants of Barsetshire , the chance of a little idleness would indeed be a fine thing . |
| 12 | The biggest single contribution in the success of those efforts would probably be a major extension in the requirement for leave to appeal . |
| 13 | Nobody will deny that point-to-pointing is a dangerous sport , but everything possible should be done to minimise the risks , and to cut the numbers of those competing in any one race would surely be a major step in reducing the chances of a serious accident . |
| 14 | A prerequisite for linkage studies would thus be a thorough search for subclinical manifestations of inherited liability . |
| 15 | The reference of chair would therefore be a particular chair that is being identified on a particular occasion . |
| 16 | Invited by Leslie Stephen to contribute a serial to the prestigious Cornhill Magazine , Hardy suggested a pastoral story in which ‘ the chief characters would probably be a young woman-farmer , a shepherd , and a sergeant of cavalry ’ . |
| 17 | The abolition of serfdom would therefore be a necessary precondition of free labour mobility . |
| 18 | Yet to ignore such provocation would surely be a greater folly than heeding it . |
| 19 | Adopting initial tariffs of even 100% would still be a bold reform ; the implicit tariffs set by central planners approach infinity . |
| 20 | The use of such a term in a consumer contract would also be a criminal offence : Consumer Transactions ( Restrictions on Statements ) Order 1976 ( SI 1976 No 1813 ) . ) |
| 21 | Forrester would definately been a better choice to partner Deane in this match . |
| 22 | The budget would still be a tight one , but it would be geared to maintaining business investment as we approach the post-1992 European single market , and limiting the effects of the recession on business . |
| 23 | The 12 inch single is available ( at varying prices ) in many record shops across the region , and if you like good and honest rock , catching a live performance would probably be a good idea . |
| 24 | In such a case the compliance would doubtless be a strong factor in mitigation of sentence . |
| 25 | Living outside of Oxford would also be a serious handicap . |
| 26 | While I was waiting in the car ( I thought the men would only be a few moments ) , Alan suddenly appeared at the window . |
| 27 | Johnston is confident of making an impact on the game and felt the size of the crowd would also be a vital factor with 10,000 Scots fans expected to attend . |
| 28 | The end-product of such an exercise in a common law jurisdiction would normally be a verbatim transcript of examination , cross-examination and re-examination , which will sit somewhat awkwardly with the depositions and minutes of evidence accumulated in the civil law procedure . |
| 29 | Gaston de Rochefort would always be a handsome man , in spite of his disability , but pain had carved deep and bitter lines across his forehead , and beside his mouth . |
| 30 | Antony and Cleopatra would always be a mere John and Norma ’ . |