Example sentences of "[adj] [verb] [conj] such [art] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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1 | The British replied that such a board must operate the canal , otherwise Egypt would be able to use the waterway as " an instrument of national policy " . |
2 | The problem then arises , even if the court is prepared to consider that such a term should be implied , as to what is the period of time that should be considered reasonable . |
3 | The whole House will be very relieved to know that such a matter is not entirely in a Minister 's hands . |
4 | I find it almost impossible to accept that such an injury … could have occurred without extensive bruising and swelling of the nose and probably fracture or disruption of structures within the nose and associated tissues . ’ |
5 | It seems most unlikely that the testator had any intention of this sort ; and it is pointless to assert that such a decision would have been impossible in a legacy , since the whole context — a disposition charged on a non-heir — is one in which a legacy could not have functioned . |
6 | It is gratifying to know that such an organisation supports us in our endeavours and appreciates the good that we do . |
7 | Looking back afterwards , Florrie found it hard to believe that such a tragedy could have arisen from such trivial , everyday circumstances . |
8 | She found it hard to believe that such a thing had happened , and tears came to her eyes . |
9 | In the letter it said , ‘ I still find it hard to believe that such an order could be processed at such rate and standard . |
10 | I sincerely hope that it has been picked up by accident and that I will be re-united with it soon , as I find it hard to believe that such an incident could lead to its deliberate theft . |
11 | He had been accused of clinging to Office , but he appealed to all those present to say whether such a charge was justifiable . |
12 | It is important to remember that such a campaign would be conducted against the background of the economy moving back to full employment , and therefore of an increasing range of job opportunities for school-leavers . |
13 | It is important to recognise that such a circumstance may have significant psychological implications for the self-images of the individuals concerned : not only do they have less than everyone else , but they may feel and see themselves as different — less significant , less integrated , almost outside the mainstream of society . |
14 | Although EA may cause some delay to a development proposal , we believe it is far more important to ensure that such a development avoids generating environmental impacts that may cost time and money to overcome ( if indeed they can be overcome ) , than avoid the process because of its apparent inconvenience . |
15 | For example the Select Committee on Overseas Development has recommended the establishment of a Cabinet Committee to coordinate political , trade and aid policies towards the developing world largely because the ODM were not able to disclose that such a Committee ( RD ) already exists . |
16 | ‘ Although it 's always difficult to know whether such a survey is representative of all staff involved in National Certificate delivery , nevertheless the EIS survey does represent the views of a substantial number of lecturers , ’ he said . |
17 | The use of propaganda to make this behaviour unfashionable again has been suggested ( Stanley 1969 ) , but no health education programme has ever been put forward to this purpose and it is difficult to know whether such an approach would be feasible . |
18 | It is naïve to imagine that such an ethic can be revived by exhortation alone , or by the use of in uplifting but empty phraseology . |
19 | It is difficult to believe that such a mechanism could have predicted the success of a full size lift . |
20 | Although it is sometimes difficult to decide how an objective can be measured , an obvious objective can be cited in terms of increased sales , although it is sometimes difficult to determine whether such an increase in sales was due to PR activity or to some other marketing activity . |
21 | Perhaps that was the only case that fell through the net , and I hope that it was an isolated case , but I should be grateful if my right hon. Friend would examine the matter and if necessary ensure that such a thing is not allowed to happen again . |