Example sentences of "[be] [prep] a [noun] ['s] [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | All external things are beyond a man 's absolute control — stronger men in greater numbers may thwart any aim , at any moment disaster can intervene , fortune is always fickle , and death is always at hand . |
| 2 | This will be important where the resources are vital for the well being of a subject 's dependent young ( see also Cheney 1978 ; Wrangham 1977 ) . |
| 3 | Doctors and other experts also recognise how important a balanced diet is for a child 's normal development . |
| 4 | This is like a road-maker 's pneumatic breaker in miniature , except that the drill bit rotates to clear the debris from the hole . |
| 5 | The test of what is in a child 's best interests refers to general societal values , rather than the views of the particular parent or legal guardian . |