Example sentences of "be [adj] [conj] [adv] [vb base] a " in BNC.
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| 1 | In a modern legal system where there are a variety of ‘ sources ’ of law , the rule of recognition is … complex : the criteria for identifying the law are multiple and commonly include a written constitution , enactment by a legislature , and judicial precedents . |
| 2 | It has not proved straightforward to obtain the services of appropriate staff , and although work has now commenced in each of the areas mentioned , it is difficult to predict when development will be complete and thus give a firm date as to when information will be available to allow colleges to plan for the introduction of new courses in session 1989–90 . |
| 3 | You can be schizophrenic and still make a will that . |
| 4 | The contribution principles should be insurance ones , involving the employee , the employer and the state as before , but the coverage of the scheme should be universal and therefore involve a national pooling of risks . |
| 5 | She was so glad that Len was back by her side , and yet she dared not tell him why , because he would only be angry and perhaps start a fight and worry afterwards anyway . |
| 6 | In the context of claims for personal injuries , it is clear that ignorance of the law dissuades potential claimants from seeking advice , and most people only seek legal advice after first obtaining advice from other services , which may be ill-informed and thus cause a person with a claim not to pursue it . |
| 7 | Some bonds are secured on the assets of the issuer ( known as debentures ) while others are unsecured but invariably carry a negative pledge to the effect that the company in question will not subsequently issue bonds which have any greater security or degree of preference . |
| 8 | Just because you are thin and never suffer a day 's illness does not mean that you can embark on an energetic walking programme without building up to it . |
| 9 | The ecumenical movement has reversed three centuries of division which began with the failure of the Savoy Conference in 1661 and the imposition of the Act of Uniformity , Today , Holy Communion is celebrated more frequently and with a set liturgy , often in an ‘ Anglican ’ way ; set prayers are common and sometimes take a responsory form ; the increasing use of a lectionary means that the choice of readings depends less upon the whim of the preacher and more upon an ordered scheme . |
| 10 | The Seagram Grand National looks to be an ideal race for Royal Cedar , who jumps economically without being spectacular and never put a foot wrong here . |
| 11 | Today 's Himalayan climbers must have immense strength and vitality , must acclimatise very carefully , should be fully skilled and experienced , must be alert to danger yet hardened enough not to be critically frightened ( and mountains are very frightening places ) by any unexpected trauma ; be patient during storms , determined in attack and wise in retreat ; be a skilful diplomat and a team player ; be compassionate but sometimes have a touch of selfishness . |