Example sentences of "[be] it [adj] [pron] [vb mod] [vb infin] " in BNC.
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1 | All objects , such as trees , stones , and books , whether in their tangible or visible aspects , are such that their ‘ esse [ their mode of existence ] is percipi [ to be perceived ] , nor is it possible they should have any existence , out of the minds or thinking things which perceive them ’ . |
2 | is it possible I can have that ? |
3 | ‘ Is it possible she may inform them … |
4 | Is it possible you might come down ? |
5 | Is it likely he 'll do that , Miss Levington ? ’ he enquired reasonably . |
6 | ‘ Is it likely he 'll listen to you , against me and my house ? ’ |
7 | How was it possible he could know her so well after such a short time ? |