Example sentences of "[subord] it is [vb pp] on [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | If it is based on average capital costs , it favours short-term projects and those with large initial cash receipts against long-term projects . |
| 2 | However , if the old test is obviously defective — for example , if it is based on out-of-date linguistic theories and thus lacks construct validity — this measure of concurrent validity will not be very meaningful . |
| 3 | They in fact shade into each other , even more obviously so where the distinction is between different forms of literate practice ; and the distinction , if it is based on supposed differences in cognitive processes , in ‘ logic ’ and the development of ‘ science ’ , is open to the criticisms that Goody himself , along with Lévi-Strauss and others , levels against the theory of a ‘ great divide ’ . |
| 4 | They say the survey is inaccurate because it is based on incorrect figures that the Prime Minister gave to parliament this year . |
| 5 | The law on the issue of consent continues to change because it is based on public policy . |
| 6 | I have called it inductivist because it is based on inductive reasoning , as will be explained shortly . |
| 7 | We have already seen how authority within companies is deemed legitimate when it is based on educational achievement and length of service ; attitudes towards public sector bureaucrats who occupy high office are likewise framed by the priority given to individual merit displayed by educational status . |
| 8 | This is quite a simple cake to make as it is based on plain round sandwich cakes . |
| 9 | This sort of revenge , without real ( or rational ) cause is condemned by Miller and brings only unhappiness , as it is based on imaginary and childish grievances and is therefore spiteful and unjust . |
| 10 | It is formative as it is based on qualitative judgements which are the basis for future action |