Example sentences of "the [noun pl] is that [art] [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The distinction between the cases is that the Hydraulic Power Co. were empowered by statute to supply water for industrial purposes , that is , they had permissive power but not a mandatory authority , and they were under no obligation to keep their mains charged with water at high pressure , or at all . |
| 2 | ‘ You were lucky to make it to the lav , ’ observed Lydia , meaning that she was very grateful that Betty had made it to the lav , since one of the rules is that the afflicted person does not mop up her own vomit and Lydia was absolutely no good at doing this . |
| 3 | The concern of the authorities is that a dominant firm will price aggressively in those markets where it faces actual or potential competition with the intention of seeing off the competition . |
| 4 | Another argument in favour of the provinces is that the steady decentralisation of justice from London naturally increases the importance of the provincial Bar . |
| 5 | One of the difficulties is that the Angolan understanding of the agreement reached in June was that Mr Savimbi should not remain in Angola while elections are held , though he might return later . |
| 6 | But one of the pities is that the distinguished old buffers steeped in scholarship who are a little unworldly are being eased out of things . |
| 7 | One of the objectives is that the two become one . |
| 8 | The consensus in the markets is that the newly-formed audit committee , made up of board members , is examining more than last years figures . |