Example sentences of "be [adj] to a [adj -er] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Lower seroconversion rates in 9-month-olds than in 6-month-olds could be due to a higher incidence of infections with non-polio enteroviruses or other enteric pathogens , which are known to interfere with antibody responses to OPV . |
| 2 | If treatment is started with higher potencies e.g. LM 3 and above , then initial aggravations could also be due to a higher potency as with the centesimal potencies . |
| 3 | follow Lewis and Mo ( 1986 ) in arguing that the discrepancy may be due to a greater rise in the serious burglaries which involve insurance claims , and hence are more likely to be reported , especially given the increase in the number of personal telephones and the higher levels of home ownership . |
| 4 | This will normally be due to a later version of a module being created which contains the same problem as one previously reported , or the realisation that a module which is a variation of another contains the same problem as its variant . |
| 5 | This will normally be due to a later version of a module being created which contains the same problem as one previously reported , or the realisation that a module which is a variation of another contains the same problem as its variant . |
| 6 | The legislation they enact must be acceptable to a wider range of public opinion and will therefore be less subject to reversal by any subsequent government . |
| 7 | ‘ Receipt of the net proceeds of the rights issue will restore the balance sheet to a position which should be acceptable to a wider range of both suppliers and clients , ’ Lopex said . |
| 8 | Therefore , should the shareholder be subject to a higher rate of tax he or she will have to make additional payments to the Inland Revenue . |
| 9 | It should be borne in mind here that many trustees would be able to appoint the capital to relatively young beneficiaries so that the property might not be subject to a further charge for a relatively long period . |
| 10 | Razak said afterwards that when Soviet officials told him that neutralisation was similar to collective security he replied that ‘ he appreciated this , but added that Malaysia preferred a neutrality plan which would be applicable to a smaller region such as Southeast Asia ’ . |
| 11 | Auditors should be responsible to a wider audience , including potential shareholders and existing and potential creditors . |
| 12 | Auditors should be responsible to a wider interest group than the shareholders . |
| 13 | Eligibility criteria for farm development plans are being relaxed ( the comparable non-agricultural income comparison is proposed for abolition ) so such plans will be available to a wider range of farmers . |
| 14 | The four short-listed artists are Grenville Davey , Damien Hirst , David Tremlett and Alison Wilding , each of whom has produced an impressive body of work in recent years and is beginning to enjoy international recognition , but none of whom will be familiar to a wider audience . |
| 15 | Indoors , everything is under more control and camcorder operations can be pre-planned to a greater extent , particularly if the location is in your own home or some other familiar setting . |
| 16 | An indemnifier , however , can be liable when the customer has a valid defence and can sometimes be liable to a greater extent than the customer ( see Goulston Discount Co . |
| 17 | Higher rate taxpayers will be liable to a further tax charge . |