Example sentences of "[pos pn] [noun] [is] [adj] [verb] [det] " in BNC.

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1 In fact since my sister is likely to share half my genes my behaviour is probably only one-half less fit than if I had behaved totally selfishly .
2 My husband is fortunate to have such an excellent servant as you , Master Nan .
3 The age at which a mother starts to toilet train her child is unlikely to have much effect on the age at which the child will be fully trained .
4 If therefore , the well-being of a state consists in the mature well-being of the people , a country is then most flourishing when the largest proportion of its population is able to satisfy these two natural desires .
5 Let us ask our 10-year-old 's mother if her daughter is ready to take that responsibility .
6 Their statement is certain to cause another storm in Anglo-German relations .
7 Bet he 's told him his dad 's supposed to do that .
8 If for any reason your child is unable to achieve such targets , it is important that you explain why to the school .
9 If our Institute is unwilling to do this then it should at least campaign for legislation to restrict the use of the description ‘ accountant ’ in public practice to only qualified accountants with a practising certificate .
10 Make sure your body is fit to bare this summer by following our routine for smooth , firm skin that is glowing with health .
11 It is as if our vitality is sufficient to stop those apparently unhelpful influences from having any effect .
12 Er , and if your Lordship is happy to do that then I can open it now and indicate what the case is about and invite you to take some time .
13 Carrying a rucksack or anything over your shoulder is likely to aggravate this .
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