Example sentences of "be [adj] or [prep] [art] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The constancy of the aggregate parameters rests either on the assumption that individual wealth shares are constant or on the assumption that all investors perceive the same expected returns and variance covariance matrix of returns and exhibit the same degree of absolute risk aversion . |
| 2 | This is a potential source of conflict between service staff and managers if the service side feel that supplies are inadequate or to the detriment of patients . |
| 3 | In composites where the fibres are bidirectional or in the form of a chopped mat , the ratio of modulus to density is reduced , but the composite is stiff in all directions . |
| 4 | The activities may be spontaneous or at the suggestion of the teacher . |
| 5 | Shall we be alone or in a crowd ? |
| 6 | Either through the necessity to obtain items which they believe are essential or through a desire to be one of the gang and valued by their peers . |
| 7 | The author manages very successfully to convey all his sadness and bitterness and at the same time great strength of his departure from this world without being verbose or over the top . |
| 8 | Only in a few cases is it unclear whether a crater is volcanic or from an impact , and in comparably few cases does it seem more likely that a crater is of volcanic origin . |
| 9 | Although pipe cutters are generally more useful for cutting new copper pipe , a hacksaw is useful for waste pipe and for cutting through old pipe — especially if it is tough or against a wall . |
| 10 | While most experts believe the best way to enjoy a good malt is neat or with a drop of water to release the flavour , Allan Schiach says you can add any mixer you like — even a cola . |
| 11 | Never remove or change gas cartridges in or near your tent or near any source of flame , and never refill a fuel tank when it is hot or near a flame source . |
| 12 | A number of English and Commonwealth decisions have recognised a duty ( owed to the company ) to take account of the interests of creditors where the company is insolvent or on the verge of insolvency . |
| 13 | Some claim that the numbers are bound to improve now that more than half the country 's workforce is female or from a minority . |
| 14 | In general , married women could find paid employment only when the family income was insufficient or in a family business such as a shop . |