Example sentences of "[coord] it is [adj] [verb] [noun pl] " in BNC.
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| 1 | In spite of Scott LJ 's efforts the prevalent view of textbook writers is that " It can be said that any covenant which affects the landlord qua landlord or the tenant qua tenant will probably be with the class of covenants which [ run ] , but this is not very helpful , and it is better to note examples from decided cases " ( P.F. Smith , Evans : The Law of Landlord and Tenant ( Butterworths : 1985 ) 75 ) . |
| 2 | They are cheap and it is easy to carry spares . |
| 3 | The passion to tell it as it strikes us , yet , if we are honest , in the knowledge that we are only passing through and it is easy to manipulate images having moved on . |
| 4 | It is uniquely wide in its applicability : every molecular or covalently bonded sample has some form of vibrational spectrum , and it is easy to study gases , liquids , solids and solutions . |
| 5 | And it is possible to make distinctions not all trailers are the same . |
| 6 | The arms have three degrees of freedom , and it is possible to fit wrists . |
| 7 | At a deeper level , it is apparent that not all observers share Scarman 's analysis of the problem or its associated policy response , and it is possible to identify stances both to the right and left of this central reformist tradition . |
| 8 | The Foundation includes garden statuary among its interests and it is anxious to commission pieces that are specifically appropriate to their setting . |
| 9 | The price of the ticket has been kept low and it is necessary to run raffles to defray expenses . |
| 10 | Lorne excuses his monocle on the grounds that , being astigmatic in one eye and myopic in the other , he needs but one lens to neutralize the problem and that one lens is harder to break than glasses and it is easier to carry spares . |
| 11 | We can not ignore , therefore , the possibility of our oil tax revenues running out or reducing , and it is important to find ways of becoming independent of them as soon as possible . |
| 12 | Only unblemished , healthy produce will keep for long , and it is important to handle crops gently . |
| 13 | Secondly , as previously discussed ( p. 40 ) , self-poisoning is often impulsive , and it is difficult to devise ways of combating this impulsivity . |
| 14 | Radio and TV waves are public goods in that the reception of signals is non-rivalrous and it is difficult to exclude consumers once they have reception equipment . |
| 15 | This is usually impossible and it is likely to discourage parents . |
| 16 | I favour a long-reaching front guard because it has less distance to travel before it strikes the opponent , and it is able to intercept attacks closer to source . |
| 17 | Very careful thought is needed , though , before taking the big step of spending a large sum of money to purchase a regular income , for there can be snags , and it is wise to get quotations from several of the major insurance companies , and the advice of a solicitor , before proceeding . |
| 18 | It is difficult to measure colonic function simultaneously in its various parts and it is erroneous to extrapolate findings from one part to another . |
| 19 | ‘ Constant changes in teaching patterns and assignment based learning means standard texts are inadequate , and it is hard to find authors who can produce appropriate material . |
| 20 | Of course no experience is self-authenticating , but it is reasonable to accept claims made on the basis of experience ( *b and c ) unless sufficient reason is produced ( *a ) for not doing so . |
| 21 | Typesetters can be accessed by routes other than PostScript but it is essential to match fonts exactly . |
| 22 | But it is hard to persuade voters that you have managerial skills if you have been out of office for 11 years . |
| 23 | Talking about the penalty that never was , Ferguson added : ‘ It looked a clear penalty to me , but it is hard to get penalties in big games ’ . |
| 24 | Obviously , we do n't need to walk around in leotards or combat gear all day , but it is suicidal to wear clothes that impede our natural movement . |
| 25 | ‘ There are many good bands in Africa ; they all want to come abroad but it is difficult to get visas and many promoters are only interested in doing just one tour . |
| 26 | There will always be conflict in people 's perception of proper animal care , but it is easier to set standards for handling domesticated animals than for exploiting wild ones . |
| 27 | But it is vital to keep donations coming in . |