Example sentences of "[is] [adj] [that] [adv] the [noun] " in BNC.

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1 It is incredible that both the Minister and the Prime Minister whitewash the inquiry by describing it as independent .
2 If the ballvalve is faulty it is likely that either the washer has worn or that the seating needs replacing ( page 46 ) .
3 Given the composition of Council , it is likely that only the DTI stands in the way of adoption of this proposal : if it is adopted , I hope we will be spared further sanctimonious claims to the high ground by the Institute , and that it concedes it is operating predominantly in the interests of ( some of ) its members .
4 Even today , he is sure that subconsciously the experience continues to affect him , especially when storm , rain or trees trigger off the train of associations .
5 But it is important that here the yokes are inverted : Mariana and the ties with Spain she represents have been transformed , translated into Mexican , into the complexities of the mestizo Mexican present .
6 It is evident that however the relationship is conceived it contains many elements of disorder and conflict , and that if there is not a substantial movement , in the medium-term future , towards greater economic equality among the nations of the world , the prospects for peaceful international cooperation will become still more discouraging .
7 It is evident that today the expertise ( knowledge + expertise ) and reasoning strategies used by highly skilled maintenance engineers are the most critical areas of the problem-solving process .
8 It is noteworthy that neither the article nor the constitution uses the expression " deaf and dumb " .
9 Hilton is aware that ultimately the lord will be best judge of what helps him most , but he suggests that every day should start with an effort to discipline his whole attention to God .
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