Example sentences of "[am/are] [adv] [vb pp] [prep] a [adj -er] " in BNC.
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| 1 | From the firm 's point of view , retained earnings are generally regarded as a cheaper source of funds than new external funds , given the costs of raising external finance . |
| 2 | Double-sided adhesive pads are very useful for this purpose and are easily removed at a later date . |
| 3 | It is advisable for the purchaser to draw attention to any points which may cause difficulties if they are not raised until a later stage . |
| 4 | If the monies are not claimed after a further period ( usually 6 or 12 years ) then the bidder will be released from its payment obligation and the moneys paid back to it . |
| 5 | Challis draws a distinction between geographical decentralisation and resource decentralisation where ‘ decisions over the precise allocation of resources are formally pushed to a lower level than is usual , at times to the individual field worker , to ensure more appropriate allocation of resources ’ . |
| 6 | They are usually endowed with a higher status , in some degree , as a matter of law , than other legal rules in the system of government . |
| 7 | Larger administrative units are usually associated with a greater concentration of service outlets . |
| 8 | These firms ' activities in the listed market are usually shared with a larger firm . |
| 9 | It is beautiful , but both the light and view are partly obscured by a later altar . |
| 10 | Traditional Campa agriculture is based on garden or chacra plots which are used mainly for the cultivation of manioc , although plantains , bananas , sweet potatoes and beans are also grown on a smaller scale . |
| 11 | Plant cells are also surrounded by a thicker , more rigid structure — a CELL WALL . |
| 12 | Chestnut is still in demand for fencing , although the trees are often grown to a greater girth , and hornbeam is now little used . |
| 13 | If the witnesses are n't killed at the time , then they are often murdered at a later date , or frightened off with violent threats . |
| 14 | Thanks to its huge IDV wines and spirits division they are now seen as a cheaper way into the international premium-branded booze market than those of rivals Allied-Lyons and Guinness . |