Example sentences of "we [verb] [conj] [adj] a [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | We suggest that such a characterisation can be developed in terms of a topic framework . |
| 2 | Now the machine-code analogy works well only so long as we forget that all a computer program has to do is run . |
| 3 | If the mood is one of resigned acceptance , that the situation represents one 's life difficulties , that there is no help to be obtained in dealing with the matter , should we consider that such a person has a problem ? |
| 4 | If we say that such-and-such a group of words are the " subject " or that some other group of words are the " predicate " in a copular verb phrase , we are , by such observations , recognizing the speaker 's intention to construct expressions which will identify certain properties and entities , and to assign some of the former to one of the latter , so as to let an audience know what entities are under attention and which properties are claimed to hold for which entities ; we take this to be the essence of what goes on in the use and understanding of linguistic expression ( whatever the purpose to which individual acts of communication are directed ) . |
| 5 | But if we assume that such an appeal can be successfully made on the economic front , this strategy needs to be knitted in with a range of other policies that appeal to altruism as well as self-interest . |
| 6 | Now we know that such a deformation can not take place in a polymer , for if it did some atoms would move relative to their topological nearest neighbours by far more than covalent forces would allow , dissociation would occur ( chain scission ) and the nature of the polymer would change . |
| 7 | We think that such a duty is imposed by law ; and on consideration of the Statute of Elizabeth , l and of the cases which have been decided on this subject , we are all of the opinion that a party can not maintain an action for compensation for loss of time in attending a trial as a witness . |
| 8 | I apologize for the fact that delays in obtaining some of the necessary information have made it impossible to produce detailed cost estimates , but the considerations listed below should enable us to determine whether such a change would be worthwhile . |
| 9 | These proposals had come forward without any consultation with any health minister , and indeed without any of us knowing that such a study was taking place . |
| 10 | " Certainly it would be a tragedy to see the two most powerful nations on earth destroying each other in such a way , " he agreed , " and let us pray that such a day never comes . " |