Example sentences of "to be [adj] [conj] [adv] [noun] " in BNC.
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1 | She was supposed to be pregnant and perhaps Scotland might still get its heir but would it be a male prince and who would protect him over the coming years ? |
2 | I still remain to be convinced that either Cantona ( or McAllister for that matter ) can stand up and be counted when the crunch matches come around . |
3 | Down bags are usually more expensive than synthetic models but the weight to warmth ratio tends to be better and down bag can be packed very small . |
4 | ‘ Soon to be more than just friends , I think , ’ he said sardonically and laughed again as he moved off . |
5 | Planning , is of course likely to be more than just identification of needs . |
6 | Rosie told me the other nurses who worked here have tried to be more than just assistants to him . ’ |
7 | If the auditors ' role is to be expanded , however , the APB recognises that there has to be more than just shareholder involvement . |