Example sentences of "[conj] it [verb] mean " in BNC.
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| 1 | This provides something closer to historical Marxism , although it does mean that he quickly becomes involved in assumptions about rationality and intentionality , and has to propose a ‘ principle of Humanity ’ , that is a common human nature , to hold them all together . |
| 2 | As can be seen , these are all fairly small , and in practice the lack of asset divisibility is not a major problem , although it does mean that a completely riskless arbitrage transaction may be impossible . |
| 3 | You can tilt it in any direction , and measure the genetic distance , and hence the minimum evolution time , between any point on the plane and any other ( annoyingly , that is not quite true on the page , because the computer 's printer distorts proportions , but this effect is too trivial to make a fuss about , although it does mean that you will get slightly the wrong answer if you simply count blips on the scale ) . |
| 4 | But what we , what is , is unquestionably true is that it does mean that there is growing parceliza parcelization of ple of peasant plots which means that the average peasant now has a much smaller plot of land in which to try and support himself and his family than was the case earlier in Chinese history . |
| 5 | that does mean balancing the books , and it does mean moving away from some of the crazy policies of the present government , who have of course encouraged people and companies to avoid paying tax . |
| 6 | … and it does mean that I think there is a pressure perhaps grows out of that to make you articulate clearly why you are putting the course together in the way you are … which previously you could have got away with . |
| 7 | And it does mean I know exactly how shitty you 're feeling at this moment , and all the horrible fates you 're wishing down on my head . ’ |
| 8 | That 's why the name has been changed , and it does mean support for the miners . |
| 9 | and it does mean that they can relax you know about work and everything |
| 10 | A reputation for being fair , just , reasonable and courageous is worth winning even if it does mean occasionally upsetting some people . |
| 11 | Never mind if it does mean that lunch is ten minutes late . |
| 12 | However , if it does mean anything to you , and if you do have electronic mail facilities at your work place or college or whatever , we hope you 'll join in . |
| 13 | Definitely not my type , I decided , even if it did mean getting even with Dennis . |
| 14 | It 's all a long way from those bit-parts and Lynda 's delighted to be making her mark — even if it did mean changing career . |
| 15 | I thought of all the extra equipment his money would buy for Masquerade , and that 's how I tried to justify my acceptance of the senator 's proposal , but in reality it was because Crowninshield had invited me to play Galahad and I never could resist the lure of the dragon 's breath even if it did mean charging into idiocy like a fool . |
| 16 | Even the thought of lunch at Osborne House again tomorrow did n't seem too bad an idea , even if it did mean listening to Mama telling him how she heard nightingales in the garden at Pierremont House and how she walked all the way to Pegwell when she was twelve and ate shrimp paste at the Bellevue Tavern . |
| 17 | Given trust as a first condition , the changes which followed each stage of review , assessment and evaluation came more easily — even if it did mean that some criticisms had first to be voiced and discussed ( JM Dobson conversation , 1990 ) . |
| 18 | Besides , she did n't feel so wonderful that she wanted a boat ride to the mainland just yet , even if it did mean staying shut up here with only this moody man for company . |
| 19 | It does n't mean they get an easier ride , but it does mean I 'm not going to be utterly unreasonable in the demands I make . ’ |
| 20 | The dogs follow the trail , so there is no problem , but it does mean that I miss seeing the sudden three metre drop that we go down to reach a frozen river . |
| 21 | This does not mean that the old books can provide us with no concrete evidence from the past , but it does mean that old books must be read with delicacy ; with a sense that if we go blundering into them , assuming that they mean what we mean by words like sky , earth , history or nature we shall get everything wrong . |
| 22 | It does not mean that we have been made righteous as if we are perfect and free from sin , because our daily experience will tell us of the power of sin ; but it does mean that we are declared righteous . |
| 23 | But it does mean parents must be totally involved . ’ |
| 24 | This does not mean that legal rights are entirely ignored , but it does mean the scope for making decisions primarily based on illness is increased . |
| 25 | An excellent idea , but it does mean too high a reversing speed , even in low ratio , for my liking with a trailer . |
| 26 | This exciting and popular event raises a considerable amount of money for conservation work at Clumber , but it does mean that the park will be closed that day to visitors ( including National Trust members ) , except for those spectators purchasing tickets to watch the rally . |
| 27 | But it does mean that , at present , cloning of mammals is not possible by nuclear transplantation . |
| 28 | But it does mean giving choices and explaining things to the child at the appropriate time . |
| 29 | This does not mean that the interviewer becomes a cold clinical robot , but it does mean that he or she uses a particular instrument in the way that it is designed to be used — for objective study . |
| 30 | But it does mean that there is little chance for physical closeness or the impulse cuddling that can say so much in its own right , as well as leading naturally and delightfully to full sexual enjoyment . |