Example sentences of "[is] [adj] [to-vb] to the [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | What is clear , I think , is that to refer to the whole debate as a ‘ scandal ’ is grossly to exaggerate the position , and it disregards the very great scientific problems thrown up by the apparently simple question of whether low-level lead exposure does indeed produce the alleged effects . |
| 2 | Now as Diana is free to return to the social world of her former friends she will realise that Lisa is rapidly becoming its new darling . |
| 3 | The loan items will be transported to Edinburgh on Thursday 4 March , using the Library 's own vehicle , which is purpose-made to conform to the National Security Advisor 's guidelines . |
| 4 | Following the recent House of Lords decision of Pepper v Hart [ 1992 ] STC 898 it is possible to refer to Hansard in certain circumstances and it is felt that it is proper to refer to the relevant Hansard to discover who the individual is referred to in the provisions . |
| 5 | It is easy to go to the odd verse or two in the Bible and conclude triumphantly that homosexuality is a great evil and homosexual practices can never be condoned . |
| 6 | In this chapter it is appropriate to return to the original problem of specifying the initial data and then attempting to find the solution that determines the subsequent development . |
| 7 | Neither the probate line of cases nor the donor line of cases is appropriate to apply to the present situation which is entirely different and I respectfully agree with the observations of Staughton L.J . |
| 8 | To its opponents , who often complain that the Roman Catholic Church gives SPUC an unfair advantage — an automatic communication network — it is quick to point to the feminist movement , trade union affiliations and Labour Party pro-abortion campaigns which it says ignore the views of the membership . |
| 9 | Marxists and feminists are inclined to see this familiar fact as a form of exploitation , and the current fashion is to be particularly scornful of the honour that is supposed to accrue to the unpaid housewife . |
| 10 | If a proposed merger is likely to lead to the merged firms having a market share greater than one quarter or alternatively involves assets in excess of £30 million , then it may be referred to the Monopolies and Mergers Commission . |
| 11 | Neither the figure of Farrakhan nor that of Gadaffi is likely to appeal to the ethnocentric constituency , whose votes the National Front has traditionally sought . |
| 12 | The same is likely to apply to the second group . |
| 13 | As its name implies , the m-derived section is based on the constant-k section with which is cascaded and it is customary to refer to the undeveloped constant-k section as the prototype . |
| 14 | It is useful to return to the earlier typology of hazards ( Fig. 10.1 ) and to stress the links that might be made between those working on natural hazards and those working in the socio-economic domains . |
| 15 | Whilst the MSC is not the main focus of attention here it is important to refer to the gross disparity of resources — financial , human and political — between the training agencies , represented by the MSC , and the educational providers . |
| 16 | It may be asked why , if we have had this enormous devolution and if Parliament , with a unitary system , is able to respond to the distinct needs of Scotland , this should not continue . |
| 17 | Unless needs are clearly identified , it is difficult to proceed to the next stage in the ‘ training cycle ’ : planning a programme to ensure that effective use is made of available resources . |
| 18 | Actually utilise our space not necessarily for the public which obviously is difficult to get to the disabled people etc but using it for something like that . |
| 19 | She maintains that it is necessary to return to the ancient sources of healing with oils . |
| 20 | To consider genetic counselling in more detail , it is necessary to return to the main causes of mental handicap , and identify the extent to which genetic disorders are involved . |
| 21 | There are variations in the literature used by each of the four plaintiffs and it is necessary to refer to the various brochures , application forms , conditions of employment and report forms . |
| 22 | In order to manoeuvre intelligently within this state of affairs it is necessary to refer to the overall context in which RE operates . |
| 23 | There is no statutory definition of occupier so it is necessary to turn to the common law . |
| 24 | If he is a lawful visitor it is necessary to go to the 1957 Act . |
| 25 | In order to give a full account of the scope of public law it is necessary to add to the institutional criterion ( are we dealing with a governmental body ? ) a functional criterion — was the body performing a governmental function ? |
| 26 | He likes watching TV with his father and is keen to talk to the latter about the programmes they see together . |
| 27 | He likes watching TV with his father and is keen to talk to the latter about the programmes they see together . |
| 28 | A travel company from Thailand has contacted the People 's Committee about the possibility of bringing in tourists , and the governor of the province , An He , is keen to talk to the few foreigners who pass through about his hypothetical Riviera . |
| 29 | The principle that a mortgagee is entitled to add to the secured debt his costs , charges and expenses properly incurred is , therefore , firmly embedded in the law and is the principle underlying express contractual provisions such as those that must be construed in the present case . |
| 30 | As proof , it is sufficient to point to the following entailment relations : |