Example sentences of "it [vb mod] [adv] [be] [adj] [coord] " in BNC.
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| 1 | While harm may sometimes be direct and visible in the regulatory arena , it may also be vague and amorphous , gaining in severity by accumulation . |
| 2 | Above that height an abbreviated circuit should always be possible , although it may not be necessary or desirable in very windy and turbulent conditions . |
| 3 | It may not be perfect but it 's 90% more perfect than no ‘ cat ’ at all . |
| 4 | Even though it may not be possible or desirable to run a full-scale programme of this kind , it is sensible to agree the purpose of making a video recording and , from that , criteria to apply to the end result . |
| 5 | It may not be romantic but at least it 's linguistically sound . |
| 6 | I mean if we 're talking about existing staff , then it may not be enormous but there is an in there is a cost involved with it , |
| 7 | It may not be entertaining but the target is a Premier League place . |
| 8 | It may not be beautiful and certainly is not fast but it is a survivor , it stands no nonsense and it will be around long after the thoroughbreds have thrashed themselves to death on a rocky shore . |
| 9 | It may not be obvious or spectacular , or even recognized by other people , but it may be very significant The influence of one individual changes the total sum of things . |
| 10 | ‘ It may not be mandatory but authorities will find strong pressure from the government , ’ he said . |
| 11 | It may lack a certain flair , it may have a garish badge , it may still be cheap and cheerful inside ( there are now some very attractive leather-look plastics about ) but it is proving to be a reliable , easy-to-drive family car with lots of equipment as standard and rock bottom prices . |
| 12 | For those who live at the home of British Motor-racing , it may sometimes be noisy and congested and it may take time to be served in the local shop . |
| 13 | It may sometimes be necessary or desirable in certain contexts to specify plurality or duality in languages which do not normally specify such information because they do not have a category of number or a dual form . |
| 14 | This is characterised by a scaly and sometimes itchy scalp , but it should n't be red or sore . |
| 15 | It should neither be surprising nor intriguing that many European countries , as well as Israel , have viewed recent efforts aimed at German unification with scepticism and concern . |
| 16 | Teachers who feel threatened by the scheme consider that it should not be compulsory and that it is not a source of motivation for them . |
| 17 | But though doubt may be normal , it should only be temporary and it should always be resolved .. |
| 18 | It should never be mute and matter of fact . |
| 19 | Conduct sufficient for a dissolution This sweeping provision is nearly always found in agreements although if the expulsion powers have been properly drafted it should always be possible and preferable to invoke some more specific ground . |
| 20 | The horse must prick its ears so that it looks ‘ happy ’ : it must not be relaxed and content with its ears backwards , either listening or resting , or else everyone will think that it is ‘ sour ’ . |
| 21 | If it be necessary or desirable to protect the holder of a patent against fraud or dishonesty it must equally be necessary and desirable to protect the plaintiffs against the fraud and dishonesty alleged in the present case . |
| 22 | With regard to the second recommendation , the FAA merely said that it might not be feasible and , in the event , they did nothing but give the matter consideration ! |
| 23 | It might not be complete but it 'll certainly give us some of them . |
| 24 | I think so , but er , it also says erm it might not be true but there 's a quote in here that says erm where is it ? |
| 25 | It might not be important but it would be helpful to have you there when he talks to his parents . |
| 26 | ‘ It 'll soon be dark and then we wo n't be able to see him coming at all . ’ |
| 27 | Mind you it 'll probably be fine and anyway as someone said it 'll be good to widen the group a bit more and launch some journalistic careers into the bargain ( -> ) . |
| 28 | It 'll never be perfect but it can run as smooth as you can get it . |
| 29 | The accommodation might be simple , but it 'll always be immaculate and all the rooms have private facilities . |
| 30 | It could just be that and of course it would be very naive to assume that evolution had adapted us always to be happy with everything . |