Example sentences of "[is] [adj] [subord] [adv] the [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | This is acceptable when only the family are around , but when we have guests , embarrassing situations can arise . |
| 2 | In an isotropic space all geodesic surfaces at a single point have by definition identical Gaussian curvature : in a space that is homogeneous as well the curvature is the same everywhere . |
| 3 | It has to pick its way through the minefield of NT and Unix and estimate whether COSE is bigger than just the desktop . |
| 4 | It has to pick its way through the minefield of NT and Unix and estimate whether COSE is bigger than just the desktop . |
| 5 | Thus , the benefit for a pensioner couple over 80 will rise from £88.45 a week to £96.15 a week — an increase of 8.7 per cent. , which is more than double the increase in the retail prices index . |
| 6 | If one is more than double the other , we should not fit a straight line . |
| 7 | But in this book there is more than just the history of the WM & CR . |
| 8 | There is much evidence to suggest that reading is more than just the recognition of individual characters . |
| 9 | It is more than just the onset of literal night ; it is a night of the normal senses , allowing other means of knowing to arise . |
| 10 | Pearson 's agent comments : ‘ Pugwash is more than just the signature tune , and it 's not just the accordion . |
| 11 | Yet the presentation of the book , and Lowry 's text , often speak of a fascination with the Princess that is more than simply the fascination one can derive from the exercise of deconstructing an image . |
| 12 | Also , it is more than likely the case , however , that how a society designs manners for close personal and social relationships can not be totally separated from its understanding of the ‘ proper ’ treatment of its enemies . |
| 13 | The publicity given to the conference is important because both the propaganda department and the People 's Daily , the official voice of the Communist Party , have long preferred stability and ideological orthodoxy to the no-holds-barred economic reforms favoured by Deng . |
| 14 | Now it 's feared that there 's more than just the family fortunes at stake . |
| 15 | It is unclear whether all the eligibility criteria listed in points ( i ) to ( iii ) need to be satisfied before a grant will be awarded . |
| 16 | Setting clear boundaries for the child 's behaviour is essential as once the child realizes that the parents are being consistent and firm in their reactions the problem behaviour will disappear . |