Example sentences of "be [adj] [conj] [adv] [vb base] [art] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Notice now that the white one the two white ones are superimposed but now look the two reds and the two blues are now not superimposed any longer . |
| 2 | Outside government , few argue against the ambitions of the Public Service Ideal , but many argue that its mechanisms are oppressive and therefore support the Libertarian Ideal . |
| 3 | 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 . |
| 4 | 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 . |
| 5 | In section 4.3 you will see that there is some evidence that Venus is not as geologically active as the Earth , which could indicate a cool interior right down to any iron core , which could largely be solid and thus explain the small dipole moment . |
| 6 | Researchers are not limited to studying only members of their own society but can interview people in other societies including people who may be illiterate and therefore leave no written record of their activities . |
| 7 | You can be schizophrenic and still make a will that . |
| 8 | Anyway , it felt weak and wrong to be free and still take the Men 's food . |
| 9 | 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 . |
| 10 | For those who fit the bill the rewards can be considerable and usually reflect the size of the responsibility . |
| 11 | 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 . |
| 12 | 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 . |
| 13 | The reason for the reluctance to act on these issues , is of course , that they would be expensive and consequently affect the competitiveness of British capital . |
| 14 | 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 . |
| 15 | 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 . |
| 16 | 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 . |
| 17 | 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 . |
| 18 | The songs are simplistic but still reveal an imaginative , sensitive mind at work . |
| 19 | 5 Check personal details are correct and securely attach an identity band . |
| 20 | He warned : ‘ In politics you should decide what is right and then decide the presentation not the other way around . |
| 21 | 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 . |
| 22 | Difficulties only arise when dieters get it into their heads that only a certain source of protein is acceptable and therefore restrict the overall range . |