Example sentences of "be of [noun sg] to [det] [noun pl] " in BNC.
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| 1 | It is also suggested that experiential learning associated with employment may have been of value to these students . |
| 2 | These kinds of contact are easy to make for they are of benefit to both sides . |
| 3 | Supporters of the free movement of capital believe it to be of benefit to all countries , as a means of creating a dynamic market structure and determining the optimal use of resources . |
| 4 | On being informed of this , King Louis of France instantly had Winstanley released , declaring , ‘ We are at War with England , not with humanity ’ , and the lighthouse would be of benefit to all nations . |
| 5 | Or , is it legitimate for us to become involved in general curriculum development work which will be of benefit to all children , but especially those with special educational needs ? |
| 6 | Accountants could play a key part in analysing the joint situation of the two firms in order to propose areas in the ‘ partner organization ’ where value-chain reconfigurations might be of benefit to both firms . |
| 7 | It is hoped that the Director of Conciliation , Mr. Ray McGee will be of assistance to both parties in order that agreement can be reached on this issue . |
| 8 | Section 1 : Rules like to be of relevance to all registrants |
| 9 | The following paper presents some of the themes and questions from the Lineaments which are most likely to be of interest to all members of the church . |
| 10 | These rooms may also be of interest to those conferences mounting large exhibitions on the lower level of the Communal Building . |
| 11 | The results of the study should be of interest to both macroeconomists and economic historians . |
| 12 | This book will be of use to all teachers , including those in non-EFL classrooms . |
| 13 | For example , it will be of importance to some tenants ( particularly greengrocers and other shopkeepers ) to know whether they are entitled to trade from a forecourt . |
| 14 | That issue is of concern to all members , not just Council . |
| 15 | Lack of motivation and the existence of low morale is of concern to all organisations . |
| 16 | And the fact of George Carey 's criticism of massive pay rises to top bosses , and his sermon on the social responsibilities of wealth creation , is of concern to those bosses and wealth ‘ creators ’ because remarks that would have been unexceptional from other quarters came from the head of the established church — a case of the upstart vicar from Barking not yet fully appreciating the nature of his role within the establishment to which he has only recently secured entry . |
| 17 | The addition of humus is of benefit to all soils , whether they are alkaline or acid , light and sandy or heavy clay . |
| 18 | Raising the image of the whole educational system is of benefit to all schools . |
| 19 | The number of relatives a person may be expected to have is of importance to all students of kinship and the family in the past and in the present , and especially to those concerned with kinship support of the elderly . |
| 20 | What I have in mind then is a description of the route from a cyclist 's point of view ; distances , gradients , junctions ; alternative routes , eg longer loops for the more adventurous ; cafes , pubs , tearooms , and public places with benches ( because cyclists often like to ‘ eat their piece ’ out in the open ) ; some illustrations of landscapes ( these could either be line drawings based on sketches , or photographs ) ; and perhaps something on the history of the place-names , which is of interest to many cyclists ( eg where did Biggar get its name ? ) . |