Example sentences of "[adj] [noun sg] is that [det] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | One rather strange anomaly is that such intercourse is legal between consenting male adults over the age of 21 , but is illegal between heterosexuals and is punishable by a large fine or four years in prison . |
| 2 | One prevalent notion is that this self-improvement can be achieved through encouraging less rational , more intuitive , styles of thinking , and that dreams represent this ideal . |
| 3 | The only difference when we open the economy to foreign trade is that some relief for I m could occur if an additional part of C m now comes from abroad . |
| 4 | But the unpleasant reality is that some holiday destinations are positively dangerous . |
| 5 | The funny thing is that more kids will now want to buy the record from the stores where it is actually available . |
| 6 | The funny thing is that more kids will now want to buy the record from the stores where it is actually available . |
| 7 | Another testable restriction is that some variables will affect only the membership and wage equations directly . |
| 8 | An interesting fact is that more people commit suicide at Christmas than at any other time . |
| 9 | One clear fact is that those reasons relate entirely to human interests . |
| 10 | A much more interesting objection is that such courses might well be practicable given energy and determination , but were inherently objectionable , and should not be attempted . |
| 11 | Perhaps the most serious worry is that these institutions too are disposing of books . |
| 12 | The clever part is that this frame can be manipulated to make it into an irregular shape as required to match the text to the graphic . |
| 13 | More importantly , some commentators suggest that the central issue is that most locals still can not afford owner-occupied housing ( Docklands Forum , 1987 ) . |
| 14 | The crucial point is that such expressions should be warranted by conceptual and communicative purposes recognized as having point in classroom activity . |
| 15 | And the sad truth is that most chaps still have this first token of manhood languishing somewhere . |
| 16 | The simple truth is that most captors of record fish were never heard of before their historical catch and have never been heard of since . |
| 17 | A typical procedure is that each party appoints a valuer ; the two party-appointed valuers should meet and try to agree the valuation , and , if they are unable to agree , the matter is referred to an umpire appointed by the valuers . |
| 18 | Finally he declared : All I can say as an honest person is that this boy is the greatest man now living in the world . |
| 19 | Our principle in the civil service is that all jobs should be available to everyone — irrespective of sex , race , creed or religion . |
| 20 | On the face of it this seems to be a good idea : one frequently voiced criticism of comprehensive education is that all pupils have been forced to follow a grammar-school curriculum . |
| 21 | Despite many a scratched hand , the official ruling is that any pedigree cat found to have had its claws removed is automatically and unconditionally disqualified from competing . |
| 22 | ‘ We believe the longer-term trend is that such MBOs will become an even larger feature of the corporate scene , ’ said Mr Toomey . |
| 23 | ‘ The ironic thing is that those clubs are of no possible use to anyone else . |
| 24 | The real problem is that such research reveals modes of thought and practice which are well known and constituted , but which are necessarily concealed . |
| 25 | The real problem is that this building does not have the necessary cable ducts . |
| 26 | An additional problem is that some drugs , notably diuretics which are commonly used with older people , cause a loss of potassium . |
| 27 | Perhaps the most appropriate position is that these rights are necessary , but not sufficient for women 's liberation , and that in their absence things would be a lot worse . |
| 28 | The sad fact is that many organisations would be unable to recognise a customer even if he or she fell in front of them . |
| 29 | ‘ The overall view is that much improvement can be made in these guides , which at present would only be of marginal use to a student . |
| 30 | The simple fact is that most crime is the result of giving a criminal an easy opportunity . |