Example sentences of "[modal v] [be] [prep] the [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Meanwhile the situation between the government , the union and the Shipowners ' Federation had proceeded almost to the point of agreement in principle on a National Maritime Board and a proposal from Havelock Wilson that a single source of supply of seamen should be under the joint control of the Federation and the union , though formal acceptance and drafting problems remained ; so did the Liverpool revolt . |
| 2 | If you are a woman your goal weight should be nearer the lower figure ; for men , depending on build , it should be towards the higher end of the scale . |
| 3 | The aims of higher education ( whether , for example , it should be about the disinterested pursuit of knowledge , or about training students for the graduate job market ) are confused . |
| 4 | The set part of the sentence should be about the same length as the variable part which is used to finish it . |
| 5 | The natural litter of the foster mother should be about the same age as the animals to be fostered . |
| 6 | would you accept that , that should be for the financial year ? |
| 7 | Remember , if your policy is for ‘ Replacement as New ’ then your sum insured should be for the full replacement cost of all your possessions . |
| 8 | Labour 's concern should be with the initial distribution of wealth , rather than with a post hoc redistribution . |
| 9 | It is apt that one of the first two recordings made by Kurt Masur in his new role as Music Director of the New York Philharmonic should be of the New World Symphony , particularly when it comes in ample time to celebrate the centenary of the first performance of that favourite work by this very orchestra in December 1893 . |
| 10 | Tank stands should be of the highest quality . |
| 11 | It should be of the coarsest foam possible , so that suspended solids pass through it … in other words , a blanketweed trap . |
| 12 | There are four possible distributions of sexes compatible with this sentence , since there is no requirement that the two children should be of the same sex . |
| 13 | To be harmonic , simple radiating curves should be of the same hand . |
| 14 | Side-reins should be of the same length and of a length which encourages the horse to hold himself in a balanced outline . |
| 15 | Mortar should be of the same strength as the materials to be bonded , particularly important for retaining walls . |
| 16 | Persons eligible for legal aid should have a free choice of lawyers and the services provided should be of the same quality as those available for fee-paying clients . |
| 17 | Using a rather perplexing argument , Japan 's deputy finance minister complained with only a slight tinge of panic yesterday that the Nikkei should be at the 24,000 level . |
| 18 | Many elderly people who suffer from backache and stiff joints find bending and stretching difficult , so it is important that the cooker , sink and work-tops should be at the correct height for them , and that cupboards and larder shelves that are in daily use should not be too high or too low for them to reach without strain . |
| 19 | Another consideration is the use of humour , which should be at the right level of sophistication , otherwise it can fall flat ( the best kind of humour is that generated spontaneously in the classroom ) . |
| 20 | You need a seat which supports your back and the book should be at the right distance from your eyes ( the optimum reading distance is between 15 and 22 inches from your eyes ) . |
| 21 | Inputs and outputs should be at the same level of abstraction ; in other words conversion of an abstract notion ( such as customers needs ) to a tangible form ( such as the specific goods or services that are supplied ) is not supportable in a root definition . |
| 22 | The two rings , either side of the spine , should be at the same distance below the cross-spar , and symmetrical either side of the kite centreline ( spine ) |
| 23 | Your lower leg should be at the same height as the knee as the latter points to the target . |
| 24 | These facts make them more reliant than they should be on the good opinion of their partners . |
| 25 | The required accommodation was a residence for a family of five and the new owner requested that the living accommodation should be on the first floor to take advantage of the splendid views to the west over the Cherwell Valley . |
| 26 | The mounting should be on the front deck , which is where I taped my Silva compass . |
| 27 | I am not convinced that this issue should be on the political agenda at all , not at this time , not at any time , in fact I am pretty convinced that this is a Tory agenda , a media agenda , why they do they not want to talk about crooks and spivs that support them , that donate thousands of pounds into their coffers ? |
| 28 | If you have planned and carried out your strategy of study over the earlier laps , like the 5000-metre runner , you should be on the inside lane and in a good position at the bell for the last lap . |
| 29 | And then to apply for a job , I think should be on the complete basis of what what they are , what they 've achieved , what they 've done , regardless of whether they 're male or female . |
| 30 | You should be on the right track , although your next village might be more appropriate in East Anglia . |