Example sentences of "are [adj] [conj] a [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The objects and phenomena that a physics book describes are simpler than a single cell in the body of its author . |
| 2 | Cases of underlexicalisation are clear when a non-specific noun ( such as log ) is used to refer to something for which a specific word exists in English . |
| 3 | According to the constitution of the united Germany , acts tending to and undertaken with the intent to disturb the peaceful relations between nations , especially to prepare for aggressive war , are unconstitutional and a punishable offence . |
| 4 | One possible explanation for governments ' concern about inflation is that they are fearful that a rising rate may get out of control and develop into a ‘ runaway ’ inflation or hyperinflation . |
| 5 | Per capita costs of material appear low , but the project is so small that production costs are minimal and a great deal of good will and free time has gone into material production and distribution . |
| 6 | In these experiments chilling is necessary , given that the maximum reported speeds of phloem transport ( 35–250mmmin -1 ) are such that a chemical signal might exit the wounded cotyledon in a time comparable to that for an electrical signal . |
| 7 | Fantastic , popmungously great 45s , however , are rarer than a disco-dancing dodo . |
| 8 | The observation of the Great Wall has come from an ambitious project to map the positions of all visible galaxies which are brighter than a specified minimum . |
| 9 | Most missiles with pretensions to cleverness are brighter than a laser-guided bomb , but not as clever as a Tomahawk . |
| 10 | The questions are hard because a recombinational event may have no effect on the fitness of the individual in which it occurs , but only on what other genes a particular gene will associate with in future generations . |
| 11 | When deadlines are deadly and a male editor is breathing fire and brimstone down the phone , I go all giggly and silly-little-me-late-again-ish . |
| 12 | However , casual or conspired encounters with the public are infrequent and a primary duty is to deliver court summonses and warrants . |
| 13 | The alternative , optimistic , view is taken by those who are confident that a suitable combination of market forces and judicial government action where market forces fail will provide a satisfactory outcome . |
| 14 | The pottery designs are distinctive and a diverse range of colours used . |
| 15 | a All these options are useful but a catalytic converter will cut out 90 per cent of emissions of carbon monoxide , nitrogen dioxide and hydrocarbons . |
| 16 | a All of these are useful but a returnable bottle system ( as with doorstep milk deliveries in the UK ) uses fewer raw materials and less energy than even the most efficient recycling scheme . |
| 17 | They are present before a living organism takes up its physical form and suggest a potential state of the developing system . |
| 18 | These figures are important because a central feature of the argument over local government reform was the size of authority required to carry out particular functions . |
| 19 | Scientists are concerned that a special event , such as a sunspot or supernova might occur during this long period of communications blackout . |
| 20 | If the shares are those if a listed company this anomalous position can be ended rapidly because , unless the shares are not fully paid , there will not be any restrictions on transferability and the personal representative will either obtain registration of himself or execute a transfer to a purchaser or to the beneficiaries . |
| 21 | If you are happy that a hard copy exists then you may delete the module reported in the error . |
| 22 | If you are happy that a hard copy exists then you may delete the module reported in the error . |
| 23 | These perceptions are more than a sad reflection of how little sex roles have changed : women seem to have much invested in keeping things the way they are , in seeing their partners as stronger and saner . |
| 24 | They are super and a perfect fit . |
| 25 | This policy has many advantages : It makes it possible to concentrate development and testing work on key points affecting safety , reliability , protection from radiation , and improved capacity ; Thanks to the large orders for identical equipment , the industry can anticipate its work load long in advance , equip itself accordingly , and schedule its fabrication work in the most economical manner ; Construction times are short ( now only five years for a 900-MWe unit ) because the working drawings are identical and a defective item of equipment can be replaced promptly ; And finally , standardisation makes it easier to train the operating personnel and reduces maintenance problems . |
| 26 | But pace bowlers Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis said in a statement : ‘ We are amazed that a fellow professional has stooped so low as to make such unfounded comments . |
| 27 | We are amazed that a fellow professional has stooped so low as to make such unfounded comments in the papers . |
| 28 | I 'm told those palaces are tighter than a young whore 's arse when it comes to security . ’ |
| 29 | Repair kits , if not supplied with the tent , are cheap and a wise investment . |
| 30 | Potatoes are cheap and a considerable amount of profit can be made with a little thought being put into the presentation . |