Example sentences of "[pers pn] be that the [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Could it be that the Prime Minister did n't want to admit to a U-turn , to reneging on a commitment to European partners , ‘ some of those European Commissioners ’ , ‘ the mining areas ’ and ‘ the people of Britain ’ ? |
| 2 | Could it be that the first creatures to leave any sign of their existence were as complex as worms and molluscs ? |
| 3 | Could it be that the only people they really care about are the ones who can afford big cars and foreign holidays ? |
| 4 | Could it be that the natural wealth visible throughout the land is just too much to ignore ? |
| 5 | " Can it be that the foreign settlor is liable to pay Surtax on the income derived from those United Kingdom securities ? " ; 7. that case was not before the court but the " answer must be : Yes , because the Act in plain terms so provides " . |