Example sentences of "[be] [adj] that [adv] [art] [adv] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Modern archaeology shows that prehistoric societies were complex , though even without this it should have been obvious that only an essentially stable and intelligent society would have constructed a structure such as the Neolithic henge at Avebury and its complex could not have been constructed over such a span of time ; involving as it did the excavation of a quarter of a million tonnes of chalk and the transportation and erection of hundreds of stones weighing up to about 50 tonnes each . |
| 2 | He will be aware that only the most diligent of hon. Members and outside organisations used to go to the Table Office or the Library to get those replies . |
| 3 | It is possible that only a very marked and rapid reduction in interest rates , which might cause a substantial shift in confidence , would be effective . |
| 4 | It is ironic that often the most severe weather conditions can produce some of the most intricate and fragile sights . |
| 5 | It is unlikely that even the most devious psychologist could devise a behavioural test , other than navigation , that would harness that computational ability . |
| 6 | If we are tackling a very big warren it is probable that only the most likely of the bolt-holes will have been fitted with purse nets , simply because insufficient nets are available . |
| 7 | We wrote it down and repeated it time and time again to Sergeant Moustaine , until he was satisfied that even the most stupid of us had understood it . |