Example sentences of "be [adj] that a [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | My geraniums ( pelargoniums if you must ) are making a brave show at last in spite of one or two early frosts , and I am delighted that a tiny sprig of gentian given me by a neighbour has four vivid blue flowers . |
| 2 | One possible explanation for governments ' concern about inflation is that they are fearful that a rising rate may get out of control and develop into a ‘ runaway ’ inflation or hyperinflation . |
| 3 | But I am convinced that a certain group of consumers will respond , especially the young . ’ |
| 4 | I am convinced that a special kind of solitary mind is required to endure such a voyage . |
| 5 | In these experiments chilling is necessary , given that the maximum reported speeds of phloem transport ( 35–250mmmin -1 ) are such that a chemical signal might exit the wounded cotyledon in a time comparable to that for an electrical signal . |
| 6 | They 're furious that a promised reduction in hours has n't happened , although health chiefs say they 're doing all they can . |
| 7 | The alternative , optimistic , view is taken by those who are confident that a suitable combination of market forces and judicial government action where market forces fail will provide a satisfactory outcome . |
| 8 | He fantasized about all the ones he could have had if only he 'd been sure that a gnarled form in holey sweaters would n't join them at 1 a.m . |
| 9 | ‘ And I am sure that a mighty host awaits him in the Next World . ’ |
| 10 | I am sure that a large proportion will be placed with subcontractors . |
| 11 | But I am sure that a dynamic system which is flexible enough to respond to congestion as and when it occurs and can cope over time with any land use intensity changes without modification , will be more acceptable to the travelling public than rigid systems . |
| 12 | I am sure that a considerable number of chemists — professionally recognised or otherwise — would be more encouraged to take up continuing education if this led to the award of a recognised National Vocational Qualification ( NVQ ) , or more appropriately a RSC certificate/diploma . |
| 13 | Scientists are concerned that a special event , such as a sunspot or supernova might occur during this long period of communications blackout . |
| 14 | If you are happy that a hard copy exists then you may delete the module reported in the error . |
| 15 | If you are happy that a hard copy exists then you may delete the module reported in the error . |
| 16 | The knee mechanism is very complicated and I 'm afraid that a perfect recovery after major surgery is just not possible . |
| 17 | In many cases it may be clear that a particular meaning is intended , but the drafter 's job is to avoid ambiguity and possible disputes . |
| 18 | Ludes wines are welcomed for their use in blending of cuvées , they have the body and vinosity of a true Montagne wine , but I have yet to be convinced that a single growth Ludes can be a complete wine on its own . |
| 19 | At all times the angle of climb and the combination of speed and height must be such that a safe recovery can be made if the launch fails . |
| 20 | Thus it was stipulated that the character and condition of the road , together with the speed-reducing provisions installed on it , must be such that a maximum velocity of 30 km/h is a logical consequence of these circumstances . |
| 21 | ‘ Railway enthusiasts will also be delighted that a lengthy section of one of the world 's oldest railways will be brought back into use for the purpose for which it was originally built carrying freight from Wenfordbridge . |
| 22 | Yet it must be obvious that a structural change that channels effort in a new direction may lessen the flow of effort in the old direction . |
| 23 | And film makers can be confident that a single prize can earn more than enough to pay for the feasting . |
| 24 | I 'm sure that a collective sense of guilt lay behind many of our trips to Siena , Assisi and Orvieto . |
| 25 | I 'm sure that a significant proportion of the crowd at the Manchester United-Villa match rarely , if ever , go to an Irish League match . |
| 26 | In this imaginary development within Newtonian astronomy , it was never possible to be sure that a major success was not just around the corner . |
| 27 | If he surpassed himself with a full-scale mock-up of the ceiling for the Salla Romana with a snake-pit of interwoven flowers and exuberant garlands , he could be sure that a cursory glance by Ceauşescu would be followed by the demand , ‘ More flowers , more gold leaf . ’ |
| 28 | Now one of the problems is that doctors are rather reluctant to do that because it 's very difficult for them to be sure that a particular headache or a particular skin rash has been caused by one of the medicines which the patient was taking , so the doctors are not very good at filling in the yellow cards and these are not a very good way of reporting adverse reactions , and to get over that we are starting now to use computers . |
| 29 | Before submitting the document we must be sure that a full Information memorandum exists , and ideally the data on input form should be taken from the completed Information memorandum . |
| 30 | ‘ The problem with home drinking is that , while in the pub you can be sure that a single whisky is one-sixth of a gill , when you 're drinking at home how can you be sure ? ’ said Val Abbas , district health promotion officer . |