Example sentences of "[vb base] [pron] is the [adj -est] [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 Every year in October we say it is the finest thing in the garden .
3 ‘ 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 .
4 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 . ’
5 In a letter of ‘ unanimous support ’ published in The Times today board members say he is the best person to lead the corporation .
6 The Scots have four decent locks , although they failed to cope with John Eales ; but remember he is the best lock in the world .
7 My top objective is to get on board because I believe she is the best person for the job .
8 As far as we believe it is the best thing for the school . ’
9 TO JOG — Jogging is popular and many claim it is the best way to exercise .
10 ‘ I think he is the coolest guy in the world , and the richest .
11 What really attracted me to the whole idea was that June said : ‘ Personally I think it is the greatest thing since sliced bread . ’
12 Establish which is the best business school in the country and hire its best professor at double his or her current salary .
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