Example sentences of "it [modal v] [be] [vb pp] a [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | If the business fails to keep proper records it may be charged a financial penalty . |
| 2 | However , here he was at pains to point out that ‘ although this work was intended for an appendix to the Gardeners Dictionary , yet it may be reckoned a complete performance in itself independent to that ’ . |
| 3 | In port it may be considered a cosy double . |
| 4 | Welfare benefit work should not be excluded from the scheme ; on the contrary , it should be accorded a high priority . |
| 5 | This 24 hours is only two-thirds of the 36 hours available ; it should be considered a minimum time to allocate to private study . |
| 6 | A cat is a carnivore and if it is to be kept as a pet it must be given a carnivorous diet . |
| 7 | It would be totally random , so it could be called a random walk . |
| 8 | It could be termed a quiet beginning , with scores of 38 and 35 along with a wicket with his offbreaks as the two sides drew . |
| 9 | Livestock was also carried , but especially from Ireland , so that it could be considered a true food import rather than a coastal one . |
| 10 | It will be made a London-based company , Blue Heaven Productions , for the ITV network . |
| 11 | First , I believe that I speak for a number of my hon. Friends when I say that we want the Bill to reach the statute book , come what may , in view of the approaching general election , and I hope that it will be given a fair wind . |
| 12 | It will be allocated a new registration number once Customs have confirmation that the buy-out has taken place , so Newco will , for VAT purposes , constitute an entity distinct from the vendor , even though , commercially , there is continuity of the business . |
| 13 | On the contrary , it can be given a sharp , stressful edge by writing in such a way that the usual triadic structure is partly or totally demolished . |
| 14 | Obviously , the regiment must include a standard bearer before it can be given a magic standard . |