Example sentences of "or [be] it [adj] [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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1 | There 's lots of myths about Rachmanite landlords — is that really the case or is it one huge myth ? |
2 | Perhaps there are so many new routes being done West Cumbria that the writers can not keep up ; or is it that other areas are more important to the committee ? |
3 | ‘ Is this real ? ’ he asked himself , ‘ or is it some terrible joke ? ’ |
4 | Or is it some other name ? ’ |
5 | I mean do you sort of maximise the good of all , or do you use a criterion of everyone thinking that they themselves are happy , or is it some other means ? |
6 | I 've done it many times , and they 're wondering who they 're speaking to , is it the press , or is it some private number they 've got instead . |
7 | Is this approach justified on the available evidence , or is it another premature presupposition without a true basis ? |
8 | Was the scent essentially McAllister , or was it some subtle perfume she chose to wear ? |
9 | Item — Did Alexander III die on Kinghorn Ness or was it some cunning stratagem of the King ? |
10 | Were they talking about me — or was it some great secret that I was n't allowed to hear ? |