Example sentences of "[pron] [is] [adj] [to-vb] the [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | We have spent some space reviewing Lieberson 's arguments because he provokes an important critical reaction which is necessary to uproot the widespread belief that the survey is the answer to social research 's dreams . |
| 2 | The fourth conclusion is that any government which is anxious to reduce the socio-economic inequalities discussed in this chapter will inevitably meet with resistance from the powerful groups in society whose economic and social privileges will be threatened . |
| 3 | ‘ A competition designed to replace the old final trial and one which is supposed to produce the national squad , ’ he said . |
| 4 | Provide a written description of the waste prior to its transfer which is sufficient to enable the next ( and possibly subsequent ) holder to comply with the duty . |
| 5 | More importantly , other studies have used higher doses of benzodiazepine and also given opiates before treatment , which is likely to explain the lower oxygen saturation values . |
| 6 | It is certainly of importance to both parties — to the revenue , which is concerned to maintain the traditional position under which the repayment of overpaid tax is essentially a matter for its own discretion ; and to Woolwich , which adopted a courageous and independent stance about the lawfulness of the underlying regulations , and now adopts a similar stance about the obligation of the revenue to repay tax exacted without lawful authority . |
| 7 | They allow market forces to identify the more competitive firms and enable a restructuring of business , all of which is vital to ensure the international competitivity of the Community . |
| 8 | She says so with an honesty which is enough to break the formal interview structure , prompting me to fold away my preconceptions of a feisty female rapper . |
| 9 | She then admits she does n't know the difference between the head line and the heart line , although she 's able to identify the little crinkle at the side of the hand that tells you how many children you 're going to have . |
| 10 | Kylie 's tucked up in the back seat , her mum 's alongside , and she 's ready to complete the last day 's shooting on the £10 million film The Delinquents . |
| 11 | A manager who 's able to get the best use out of the young talent still at the Oval . |
| 12 | She is keen to emphasise the simple — and practical — nature of the work they do . |
| 13 | However , I shall certainly consider whether her suggestion could be included and I am sure that she is right to suggest the positive rather than the negative . |
| 14 | She is due to join the other royals , including estranged husband Prince Andrew , at Sandringham 's Christmas church service . |
| 15 | I have been over her story several times and she is quite positive that she saw Monsieur Erdle walking towards the belvedere at about half past nine , although she is unable to state the precise hour . |
| 16 | Mr Krenz , who is certain to become the next target of popular calls for revenge following the corruption revelations , left office warning that ‘ anti-democratic forces ’ could now roll back the process of change he had tried to introduce . |
| 17 | Mr Krenz , who is certain to become the next target of popular calls for revenge following the corruption revelations , left office warning that ‘ anti-democratic forces ’ could now roll back the process of change he had tried to introduce . |
| 18 | Mr Krenz , who is certain to become the next target of popular calls for revenge following the corruption revelations , left office warning that ‘ anti-democratic forces ’ could now roll back the process of change he had tried to introduce . |
| 19 | Anyone who is prepared to wear the right ‘ gear ’ and to join in the singing and chanting will be accepted . |
| 20 | ‘ On the upside we do get some new associations to replace the old , ’ says Henderson , who is happy to welcome the Anglo-Mongolian Society , among others . |
| 21 | The last factor is important in that if one is prepared to lose the whole storage , there is no ‘ need ’ for a fire protection system at all . |
| 22 | ( To a first approximation , one is likely to encounter the first type if f is a little higher than f and the second type if f is a little lower than f . ) |
| 23 | The principal issue is likely to be whether a pension fund transferred is fully funded or the amount that is transferred from the old pension fund to the new one is sufficient to cover the existing liabilities . |
| 24 | One is unlikely to forget the lush quality of the velour curtain retained by a gold ring that adorns the cover . |
| 25 | With regard to the control of corporate crime , there is little to deter the corporate criminal . |
| 26 | If there is not quite an embarrassment of riches , there is enough to make the small investor blush at the choice . |
| 27 | Even so , it 's surprising to find the following comment in the work of a distinguished historical linguist : ‘ Nonstandard forms may be found among antisocial groups , such as criminals , or a rebellious younger generation , or among rustics ’ ( Lehmann , 1962 : 142 ) . |
| 28 | Note : there is a short form of additional enquiries , which refers to the detailed questions by numbers , but its use is not to be recommended — it 's better to have the full questions and answers on one form . |
| 29 | It 's possible to spend the entire night enjoying oneself and ending up having a good Copenhagen breakfast of meat and cheese , yoghurt and wienerbrød … ’ |
| 30 | From Körmen it 's possible to visit the lively village of Datcha by taxi and Mersinçk is a useful stop en route to the ancient ruins of Knidus . |