Example sentences of "be [adv] [verb] to a [adj -er] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Challis draws a distinction between geographical decentralisation and resource decentralisation where ‘ decisions over the precise allocation of resources are formally pushed to a lower level than is usual , at times to the individual field worker , to ensure more appropriate allocation of resources ’ . |
| 2 | Chestnut is still in demand for fencing , although the trees are often grown to a greater girth , and hornbeam is now little used . |
| 3 | It is closely related to a longer version extant in four manuscripts three of which assign it to him . |
| 4 | Future developments include access to more information sources — GL is currently talking to a further four names — new cable and satellite links and , eventually , a Windows NT version . |
| 5 | In France , where a new class of naval engineers concerned with the building and repair of ships was created in 1765 , shipbuilding was perhaps carried to a higher pitch of perfection than anywhere else in Europe . |
| 6 | Damien McGuigan , of Scotch Street , admitted driving while unfit and he was also sentenced to a further six months for driving while disqualified . |
| 7 | It was again altered to a lower rate about 1921 , but by no means as low as the original fare , in this instance from 2/3d to 4/4½ ( quite a big jump ) and finally down to 4/- ( today 20p ) . |
| 8 | After World War II industrial relations in Hollywood were in a turmoil and the SAG became Reagan became president of the SAG in 1947 and was subsequently elected to a further five one-year terms as president . |