Example sentences of "[vb base] [pron] is the [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | This method represents the following dose , 8 tablespoons = ( 160ml ) = ⅛ granule/tablespoon ( 20ml ) diluted x 10 = per 20ml so a 5ml dose = granule which is the weakest dose Hahnemann recommends but takes the patient only 8–10 days to finish and be ready for the next potency up . |
| 2 | Its admirers say it is the consummate manager . |
| 3 | Every year in October we say it is the finest thing in the garden . |
| 4 | Marry , so there have been diverse good plots devised and wise counsels cast already about reformation of that realm , but they say it is the fatal destiny of that land that no purposes whatsoever are meant for her good will prosper or take good effect , which whether it proceed from the very genius of the soil , or the influence of the stars , or that Almighty God hath not yet appointed the time of her reformation , or that He reserveth her in this unquiet state still , for some secret scourge which shall by her come unto England , it is hard to be known but yet much to be feared . |
| 5 | ‘ Where they have dug the hole is a main junction , they say it is the worst place for the leak , where the water is separated . |
| 6 | Useless for Boswell to point out that notwithstanding the title ‘ Doctor ’ , physick did not belong in Johnson 's otherwise comprehensive repertoire , and here it was that the landlord made a distinction which so pleased Johnson : ‘ They say he is the greatest man in England , except Lord Mansfield . ’ |
| 7 | In a letter of ‘ unanimous support ’ published in The Times today board members say he is the best person to lead the corporation . |
| 8 | Many critics suspect it is the first stage in the construction of the repository itself , a highly controversial project . |
| 9 | In the back of your mind you know it is the Italian temperament against the English temperament , and you just know something is going to happen . |
| 10 | The Scots have four decent locks , although they failed to cope with John Eales ; but remember he is the best lock in the world . |
| 11 | Jaguar 's appearance and condition belie her age and we believe she is the only Swan 65 sloop in the market . |
| 12 | My top objective is to get on board because I believe she is the best person for the job . |
| 13 | Also note who is the first player to congratulate any scorer — and look extremely chuffed … |
| 14 | I suppose it is the long term effects which need this particularly study . |
| 15 | I mean I suppose it is the first time , it 's the only film of its type , you , you know what I 'm getting at , it 's exactly the same thing we , we tried very hard to avoid in the access guide , actually being able to say what instead of just saying you know |
| 16 | Suppose it is the other guy — what do I do ? |
| 17 | NatWest believe it is the first bank in the world to offer this kind of computerised advisory service to business customers . |
| 18 | He said : ‘ It 's the best legal advice I can give and I believe it is the right advice . ’ |
| 19 | As far as we believe it is the best thing for the school . ’ |
| 20 | " I find it is the only thing which will keep the cafard at bay when I 'm alone . |
| 21 | Pakeezah nodded her head : ‘ I find it is the little things which give you away if you are royalty : how you eat , how you talk , how you welcome people . |
| 22 | Decide what is the right table ( A , B , or C ) to use . |
| 23 | Well , the unit that we use there is the light year , which is the distance that light can travel in one year , and the nearest stars are about a light year away . |
| 24 | WEIGH IT is the key phrase for the calorie-counter . |
| 25 | TO JOG — Jogging is popular and many claim it is the best way to exercise . |
| 26 | Talking of the growing demands for extra beat officers , he said : ‘ Everywhere I go it is the main thing that is brought to my attention . |
| 27 | Talking of the growing demands for extra beat officers , he said : ‘ Everywhere I go it is the main thing that is brought to my attention . |
| 28 | Then change the arrangement of the pile and ask what is the new number . |
| 29 | ‘ It is leap year and I lost no time in popping the question as I think he is the right man to lead Claro and Grindlewood Park into the twenty-first century . ’ |
| 30 | ‘ I think he is the coolest guy in the world , and the richest . |