Example sentences of "to be a [adj] [noun pl] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | We do n't want you to be a graphic arts expert or a copy expert we have plenty of those back at head office |
| 2 | In sum , their duties probably varied from place to place and from time to time , although there was always likely to be a strong police element , especially in those areas on or near the frontiers where military government was paramount and where the natives enjoyed only limited autonomy . |
| 3 | Producing equipment based on old licences from Alcatel NV , the firm used to be a major telecommunications supplier to the former Eastern bloc . |
| 4 | Seagal used to be a martial arts expert , so at least the stunts are worth watching , even if the principals are n't ( Seagal looks like Chuck Norris on Mogadon and LeBrock really should n't be wearing such a tight skirt ) . |
| 5 | And later this year , Hewlett-Packard will ship a new client intended to be a universal Windows client . |