Example sentences of "is generally [verb] by " in BNC.
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| 1 | Consideration of this question requires us first to examine what is generally understood by conservatism . |
| 2 | Medium shots come between these two extremes , and the length of their stay is generally decided by the action ; the shot is held for as long as something interesting is going on or being said . |
| 3 | Since class is generally defined by male socioeconomic status , it is often argued that women are more able to transcend class than men . |
| 4 | It highlights the difficult position that the professional frequently faces in cases of library censorship because even if the employer does not initiate the censorship , the censorship is generally ratified by the employer . |
| 5 | The structure of a commercial paper programme is generally determined by the type of credit support , if any , on the programme . |
| 6 | Firstly , weeding policy in any library is generally influenced by three background factors . |
| 7 | Accurate positioning of the rotor is generally achieved by magnetic alignment of the iron teeth on the stationary and rotating parts of the motor . |
| 8 | An ‘ acceptable risk ’ , which implies that the risk , although present , is generally regarded by those exposed to it as not worth worrying about . |
| 9 | The east end is apsidal , semi-circular on the inside but , unlike the Roman , polygonal on the exterior ; it is generally lit by three or five large windows . |
| 10 | Since , as with hepatitis A virus ( HAV ) , HEV is generally transmitted by faecal-oral routes , the increased prevalence of HEV in those with less education was not unexpected . |
| 11 | The quality of nitrogen supply in foodstuffs is generally assessed by nutritional indices such as gain in body weight and how effectively protein is digested . |
| 12 | It is not the case that the legitimate power of authorities is generally limited by the condition that it is defeated by significant mistakes which are not clear . |
| 13 | A 1992 survey commissioned by the Institute of Directors of member companies who employ less than 100 people , has shown that the cost of bank finance is generally felt by small business to be a greater problem than availability . |
| 14 | In modern times this authority is generally granted by statute but certain powers , rights and immunities appertaining to the Crown still have their origins in the common law . |
| 15 | Promotion , however , tends to be slow , since it is generally governed by the principle of ‘ Buggins 's turn ’ ; one reaches the top or near-top only at about the age of 55 , when one is not far off retirement . |
| 16 | Symptomatic , primary HIV-1 infection is generally characterised by a mononucleosis-like illness , with or without aseptic meningitis . |
| 17 | An economy in a slump or depression is generally characterised by high demand-deficient unemployment of both labour and capital . |
| 18 | This is generally done by mechanical means , crushing solid plastics and using the residue to make other items . |
| 19 | Energy analysis of electrons is equivalent to velocity analysis , and is generally done by the application of a controlled electrostatic field which deflects electrons with a particular velocity into the detector . |
| 20 | The Turks admitted similar losses , but the correct figure is generally believed by historians to be considerably higher . |
| 21 | However , legislative change is generally treated by both moral entrepreneurs and other social commentators as being an accurate and reliable index of general changes in ‘ standards ’ or the rules governing behaviour . |
| 22 | This is generally caused by a decomposing body or bodies polluting the water and is usually accompanied by an unpleasant smell . |
| 23 | If there is any legislation which it is necessary to pass for special departmental or other reasons , and is generally accepted by the different parties , it may be undertaken . |
| 24 | It is generally accepted by most researchers in the field ( although there is now increasing concern over drought and climate change , see below ) , as is the three-step concept of forest damage , which distinguishes ‘ predisposing ’ , ‘ inciting ’ and ‘ contributing ’ factors . |
| 25 | In the absence of any agreement to the contrary , a deposit is generally forfeited by the buyer if the sale falls through because of his fault . |
| 26 | Much of the writing on family law lacks any stated theoretical position , although it is generally underpinned by a welfare approach . |
| 27 | This is generally supplied by top dressing with direct-feed artificials , and there is no doubt that with the right moisture and soil temperature , earlier and more prolific growth can thus be obtained . |
| 28 | The CD market at this maturity is generally driven by the interest rate swap market with , in particular , banks issuing fixed rate in order to obtain LIBOR-related funding . |
| 29 | The car is generally occupied by an idiot or two gazing strictly ahead either with expressions that lead you to think that they are convinced they are doing everyone else a favour , or that they are only sitting down because they have insufficient brain to walk and chew gum at the same time . |
| 30 | Non-consent is generally established by proof of violence whether actual , threatened or feared . |