Example sentences of "seem [adj] [to-vb] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | They have a whole scene that makes it seem possible to write songs all the time and really , really enjoy it . ’ |
| 2 | It may seem odd to add computing to mathematics and languages as another basic symbol system , since computing is often regarded ( not least by mathematicians and linguists ) as something less profound , more purely instrumental . |
| 3 | In a world instantly connected by a finger on a facsimile machine , it might seem unnecessary to decentralise research . |
| 4 | Others did n't really seem prepared to do things that demanded a response from people . |
| 5 | It would seem sensible to link risk with possession rather than with ownership , because the person in possession of the goods is in the best position to see that they come to no harm . |
| 6 | Although it might seem impossible to get cooperation from such a child , given his usual behaviour , this should not put you off . |
| 7 | It might seem appropriate to extend theft in this way in order to make it cover as many ways as possible of getting property dishonestly . |
| 8 | It would consequently seem appropriate to assess Nizan 's intellectual and emotional itinerary in these crucial years in three consecutive phases : ( a ) 1927–33 , ( b ) 1934 , ( c ) 1935–9 . |
| 9 | IT MAY SEEM paradoxical to describe Mrs Curdle 's gipsy caravan first , for it only stood on the green for a day or two at the end of April and beginning of May each year . |
| 10 | At a time of major initiatives in training , it may seem churlish to raise questions about the effectiveness of staff training . |
| 11 | It would seem reasonable to define pain and to measure its intensity in terms of the amount of morphine which a patient freely chooses to take in order to restore his own comfort . |
| 12 | By the early 1970s , however , the situation looked more favourable ; the reorganization of teacher education following the 1972 White Paper and the run-down of initial teacher training made it seem feasible to redeploy resources to raise the quality of the teaching force in further education . |
| 13 | Bereaved people may seem reluctant to accept invitations out , but that is often because they feel that they will be in the way or make an odd number at any gathering , and the hurt and embarrassment this creates is awful . |
| 14 | Several teachers suggested the re-introduction of group membership as they felt the change over had caused many not to renew and teachers did not seem able to keep track of those who did . |
| 15 | ‘ He did n't seem able to accept help . ’ |
| 16 | Nevertheless , it does not seem ridiculous to consider parallels between the developing embryo/foetus and the evolution of our species . |
| 17 | People who are used to stock market investment do not seem concerned about risk and those who are worried over risk do not seem keen to put funds in the market . |