Example sentences of "be [adj] and [vb base] the [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Veinlets , on the other hand , are primitive and constitute the finer twigs of a principal vein ; they are preceded by tracheae and carry macrotrichia ( Fig. 37 ) . |
| 2 | ‘ We are well-equipped and possess the necessary knowhow and resources for Sunrise TV to be up and running within two months across Europe . |
| 3 | I would suggest that we aim , following a discussion with you , to eliminate those who are unable to match your price expectations or with whom you are uncomfortable and select the preferred bidder during the week commencing [ date ] . |
| 4 | ‘ The problems are wide-ranging and cover the whole social and economic spectrum . |
| 5 | ‘ The problems are wide-ranging and cover the whole social and economic spectrum . |
| 6 | Consciousness and life are synonymous and constitute the essential fabric within which mind and emotions in all their aspects are interwoven . |
| 7 | A few chapters of Music , Mind , and Brain are stimulating and produce the right sort of sparks ; but others jar either because they are couched in long-winded jargon , or because they set off with a title and intent , which lead one to expect something new in the way of results , but then degenerate into vague speculations . |
| 8 | The instances of the over-valuation of the male are endless and penetrate the entire curriculum ; more disturbing is the corresponding under-valuation of the female , and the fact that when women and girls do appear they often have negative images . |
| 9 | Some of the figures are bare-headed and wear the usual short white kilt of the Egyptian soldier . |
| 10 | The abilities not just to comprehend , to take things into one 's own understanding , and to make something of them , but also to be able to evaluate critically the available theories and traditions , and to be willing and have the mental toughness to take up a stance of one 's own : all these abilities point to an intellectual independence , requiring real academic freedom for their realization . |
| 11 | The authors argue that activists should not be discouraged by the length of time necessary to change both clinical practice and policy as steady and consistent work will be effective and reap the desired rewards . |
| 12 | Interested enough to be enthusiastic and do the right thing ? |
| 13 | Initially , we will set for all i and j , assume all lines are available and take the current line to be row l . |
| 14 | The reaction to the message we sent to the President via our embassy in Washington , which might take quite some time , for even the most cooperative of banks , and banks almost by definition are secretive and detest the very thought of cooperation , are going to be very reluctant to disclose any information about their important clients , because important clients do n't like that sort of thing . |
| 15 | The adoral shield are wing-like and separate the oral shield from the first lateral arm plate . |
| 16 | they used to , they used to travel them back to Driffield if they were full and keep the empty coaches in two sidings . |
| 17 | The most that can be achieved by such searches is to reveal cases where title is suspect and allow the necessary action to be taken . |
| 18 | Why not join in while the going is good and take the remaining few animals or trees whatever the cost , because you will never reinherit your traditional grounds . |
| 19 | Many people feel that a deeper solution is necessary and seek the interior transformation of psychotherapy or counselling . |