Example sentences of "[adj] [is] [adv] a [noun sg] and " in BNC.
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| 1 | This is both a luxury and a necessity . |
| 2 | This is both an advantage and a disadvantage of committee decisions ; |
| 3 | This is both an opportunity and a challenge for management . |
| 4 | This is clearly an absurdity and speed limits should have some dependence on the weight of vehicles and their controlability . |
| 5 | Nowadays the island is more developed but this is still a favourite and convenient ‘ watering hole ’ . |
| 6 | For example , a belief in strength through superiority means that in Japanese groups ‘ saving face ’ is a major consideration in negotiations , whereas in east coast American groups , where everyone , at least in theory , has the same opportunity , this is less an issue and failure is rationalized ( ‘ So we blew it ’ ) . |
| 7 | However , this is only a recommendation and it remains to be seen just how much notice the courts will take or whether legislation will follow . |
| 8 | It should be noted that this is merely a guide and each case must be considered on its merits . |
| 9 | It may be that Y Ltd. is only a buyer and re-seller , i.e. only a link in the chain of distribution . |
| 10 | ‘ That 's over an hour and a half , and I have n't checked on her . |
| 11 | That 's just a T-shirt and this |