Example sentences of "be [conj] [prep] [det] [noun pl] [conj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Contrary to the all too common belief that ageing is essentially an unavoidable process of retreat , of withdrawal into passivity and dependence , the truth is that for most men and women later life is a time of active challenge : a time when perhaps more than ever they need to be able to respond imaginatively to change . |
| 2 | It is because of these distortions that many exchanges will not operate price limits during the delivery month of the contract . |
| 3 | It is because of those reforms that it is right for us to be sceptical about some of the claims that the right hon. Gentleman has made today . |
| 4 | And it 's because of these changes that the nature of male broodiness has changed . |
| 5 | The general understanding was that to all intents and purposes the State would now be responsible for the nation 's housing stock — its quality , quantity and distribution . |
| 6 | Philip Winterbottom , Assistant Manager , Archives would like to hear from anyone who worked at Drummonds prior to 1960 and who could tell him about the branch as it was and of any changes or innovations which occurred . |
| 7 | ( It was because of these men that the legends spread that goblins and elves stole such stuff . ) |
| 8 | It was because of these attacks that a Public Enquiry into the issue of political vetting was set up three years ago . |