Example sentences of "[adj] [noun] and [am/are] a [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | They form the backbone of his historical research and are a joy in themselves . |
| 2 | It may , however , be a useful tool where certain establishments ( e.g. a local club or bar ) hold overcrowded late-night ‘ parties ’ which occur on a regular basis and are a nuisance to occupiers in the residential area where the establishment is situated . |
| 3 | They have now reached their full maturity and are a blaze of colour for most of the year . |
| 4 | These modern low-winged aircraft have an exceptional record of reliability , superb visibility and are a delight to fly . |
| 5 | Of all lights in the room these make the biggest difference and are a blessing since you can plug them in and put them behind plants , or in corners , or behind large pieces of furniture to give a beautiful , dramatic accent light , creating mood and interest that could never be imagined by day . |
| 6 | The origins of trade unions are to be found at the beginning of the nineteenth century and are a response to the rapid process of industrialisation and the change and dislocation which this caused . |