Example sentences of "[am/are] [adj] [conj] [adv] [verb] [art] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Notice now that the white one the two white ones are superimposed but now look the two reds and the two blues are now not superimposed any longer . |
| 2 | Outside government , few argue against the ambitions of the Public Service Ideal , but many argue that its mechanisms are oppressive and therefore support the Libertarian Ideal . |
| 3 | In a modern legal system where there are a variety of ‘ sources ’ of law , the rule of recognition is … complex : the criteria for identifying the law are multiple and commonly include a written constitution , enactment by a legislature , and judicial precedents . |
| 4 | ‘ I notice that you are hatless and currently sporting the open-necked look . |
| 5 | Some bonds are secured on the assets of the issuer ( known as debentures ) while others are unsecured but invariably carry a negative pledge to the effect that the company in question will not subsequently issue bonds which have any greater security or degree of preference . |
| 6 | Just because you are thin and never suffer a day 's illness does not mean that you can embark on an energetic walking programme without building up to it . |
| 7 | The ecumenical movement has reversed three centuries of division which began with the failure of the Savoy Conference in 1661 and the imposition of the Act of Uniformity , Today , Holy Communion is celebrated more frequently and with a set liturgy , often in an ‘ Anglican ’ way ; set prayers are common and sometimes take a responsory form ; the increasing use of a lectionary means that the choice of readings depends less upon the whim of the preacher and more upon an ordered scheme . |
| 8 | The songs are simplistic but still reveal an imaginative , sensitive mind at work . |
| 9 | 5 Check personal details are correct and securely attach an identity band . |
| 10 | Today 's Himalayan climbers must have immense strength and vitality , must acclimatise very carefully , should be fully skilled and experienced , must be alert to danger yet hardened enough not to be critically frightened ( and mountains are very frightening places ) by any unexpected trauma ; be patient during storms , determined in attack and wise in retreat ; be a skilful diplomat and a team player ; be compassionate but sometimes have a touch of selfishness . |