Example sentences of "[noun pl] [pers pn] is [adj] that [adj] " in BNC.

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1 In other words it is possible that local social and ecological facts may be of more importance when interpreting crime than broad processes such as modernization .
2 At a time when HMI and others are prescribing more consultative and collaborative ways of working in primary schools it is appropriate that some research takes place into the kinds of social and communication skills required of teachers .
3 If one looks at the lists of endangered specials it is apparent that many are large animals .
4 Under these circumstances it is likely that some schools will be less willing to take pupils with special educational needs .
5 Since the patients in Newcombe and Ratcliff 's study sustained penetrating missile wounds of the brain whereas those of Hécaen and Sauguet suffered from naturally occurring lesions it is possible that aetiological differences account for the discrepant findings .
6 After a contract has been agreed any new instructions and variations to the works potentially cost money ; if the client wishes to control costs it is essential that any such additions are controlled .
7 Others are moving into the frame and within five years it is possible that more than half of all lamb will be sold overseas .
8 This transmission , which can handle up to 221lb ft torque , is definitely the shape of things to come at Mercedes , and in the next two years it is likely that all six-cylinder Mercedes cars will be equipped with it .
9 Although the reference to memory is not as direct as in the other questions it is clear that such decisions at the strategical level are based on memory in at least two separate ways .
10 ‘ If geography is to play a full role in the study of environmental problems it is important that greater stress be given to the biosphere , which constitutes a vital resource base for man , and which has been altered more extensively by human activities than most other elements of the environment . ’
11 If some special mechanism such as that implicated in the ‘ Now Print ! ’ theory ( Brown and Kulik , 1977 ; Livingston , 1967a 1967b ) were operating in cases of flashbulb memories it is likely that similar findings would have been observed in the eyewitness testimony literature .
12 In some ways it is surprising that smaller firms have survived at all , let alone increased their share of manufacturing employment .
13 With such a variety of floral devices it is inevitable that many comparisons with other second century mosaics are possible .
14 When instructing Adjusters it is essential that full details are passed to them regarding policy cover and in particular any non standard features , endorsements , etc .
15 In many instances it is likely that these lowered rates of employment are the direct result of providing care , although in some cases it is possible that a temporary withdrawal from the labour market ( for example , because of redundancy or child-bearing ) may enable some women to take on informal caring responsibilities and delay their return to paid employment .
16 If a driver drives on a highway without due care for other users it is foreseeable that some of the other users of the highway will be pregnant women and that a child en ventre sa mère may be injured .
17 From what we know of Canaanite and Egyptian religions it is clear that many of these laws are directed against the specific practices of Israel 's neighbours .
18 In order to deal effectively at the front line of enquiries it is essential that these are dealt with by experienced and capable staff at the Administrative Assistant level .
19 Despite these complaints he is optimistic that several countries — Canada , Germany , Ireland and Denmark — will group together and take his case to the International Court of Justice , the principal judicial organ of the UN .
20 In well ventilated theatres it is unlikely that any colour change will occur unless accidental spillage should take place .
21 Richard Reid , Superdrive 's chief executive , said : ‘ Despite publicity for the new tyre tread laws it is clear that many local drivers are delaying tyre replacements far too long . ’
22 To avoid such claims it is essential that all parties to a contract are fully aware of its scope and intent .
23 From the earlier chapters it is apparent that myocardial infarction is an all-too-frequent occurrence in diabetic patients , whether they are insulin-dependent or not .
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