Example sentences of "[adv] [adj] [pron] can [adv] [be] " in BNC.
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| 1 | But there are things you would be ashamed to tell even your doctor , things so vile they can only be confessed to the lowest , most contemptible functionaries of all . |
| 2 | For example , The Economist ( 1987 ) noted that " banks lose money in the eurobond market because it is the most competitive capital market … compete to underwrite bonds at rates so cheap they can only be sold at a loss , often exceeding fees ( 1 ⅞%); ng … some institutions subsidise borrowers by providing money at below market rates … |
| 3 | Mrs Heatherton 's son John is not present today , and that will sorely disappoint all the young ladies present ; he is so handsome it can hardly be believed . ’ |
| 4 | This type of information has this quality and is more detailed which can also be useful . |
| 5 | So silence can yes be a very good technique but too much it can actually be sometimes a bad thing very , very aggressive . |