Example sentences of "it [be] [adj] say [conj] [det] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Would it be fair to say that that 's a good statement to make ? |
| 2 | It 's impossible to say if this element affected the Asian research scientist 's vote but in General Elections it is the issues , usually , which dominate . |
| 3 | And so , through playing his stuff so many times , hearing him play it on record and on bootlegs and actually hearing him sing live — once — it 's got to the point where it 's hard to say whether this is my natural voice or if it 's something I learned . |
| 4 | Yes , it costs a lot of money , but I think it 's fair to say that that cost is within reach of the serious working player , and it could well be the answer for aspiring rock guitarists who need ‘ that ’ sound . |
| 5 | But it 's true to say that most actors feel their drama school training has left them inadequately prepared for working in television and film by the time they graduate . |
| 6 | And while it 's true to say that some cross-dressers are gay , not all gays , by any means , are transvestites . |
| 7 | it is legitimate to say that all the cognitive processes which have been considered , from perceiving to thinking , are ways in which some fundamental ‘ effort after meaning ’ seeks expression . |
| 8 | But it is impossible to say whether this was because the partner 's monitoring of management boosted efficiency or because the Morgan association generally indicated a monopoly . |
| 9 | Hunsdon himself died in debt , but it is impossible to say whether this was the consequence of high expenses at court or whether he was typical : in the upper reaches of royal service , where conspicuous consumption was demanded , much would depend upon luck . |
| 10 | This is a much lower level of use than either Edinburgh or Glasgow , but in view of the standard of service observed on this occasion , it is impossible to say whether this usage figure represents lower demand , or merely laxity in control . |
| 11 | In my judgment , it is impossible to say that that decision is wrong and this appeal will be dismissed . |
| 12 | It is easy to say that all should be treated equally , but as the paper by McKerlie well illustrates ‘ equally ’ may carry a variety of different interpretations and outcomes for different individuals . |
| 13 | It is ridiculous to say that all males are basically evil while females are n't , and in view of that , girls would also have degenerated on the island into cruelty . |
| 14 | While I 'm on the subject of secrecy , it is true to say that many politicians , sometimes justifiably , are paranoid about the subject . |
| 15 | And , it is true to say that that did not represent the what really went on in Canberra ! |
| 16 | Having said that , it is possible to plant some in groups , and it is true to say that some thrive in soil which would normally be considered unsatisfactory . |
| 17 | Holiday schemes , in other words , during the Christmas , er , particularly the summer holidays was extremely full in our areas that had these schemes , but it is true to say that some of the children did not pay their full amount . |
| 18 | Surprisingly perhaps , while blatantly sexist material in the form of caricatures is not common , and usually used with critical intention , it is fair to say that many social studies texts produced for examination classes frequently neglected women , though there were some exceptions . |
| 19 | In fact , it is fair to say that these distinctions characterize the existing reporting models of governmental organizations , particularly in the USA . |
| 20 | Perhaps in closing erm I would just er repeat with your permission Ma'am er a piece from your nineteen ninety er presidential address and it says , as yachtsmen we must care for the environment , it is fair to say that most do but images are created by the bad news . |
| 21 | It is fair to say that this race lacked the energetic input normally associated with Mansell , banned from yesterday 's Grand Prix after breaking the regulations at Estoril last Sunday . |
| 22 | It is fair to say that this reconstruction is based on late classical texts , and it is unclear in particular how far Papinian 's view may have been anticipated in earlier law . |
| 23 | It is fair to say that this view is controversial : certainly Grinsell remains strictly factual , but the Bords support this explanation and in so doing follow in the footsteps of John Michell , Tony Wedd , and earlier writers of the 1930s . |
| 24 | None the less , it is fair to say that this concept of home country authorisation or the ‘ single passport ’ ( as it has become known ) provides a potent tool for the establishment of a single market in financial services . |
| 25 | It is fair to say that this is probably not a very pleasant experience for the cyclist either , so that ‘ give and take ’ is an essential ingredient of operating such facilities in practice . |
| 26 | If that view were correct , it would appear to pre-empt Woolwich 's arguments in favour of a right to repayment arising at common law , though it is fair to say that this was not the position adopted by counsel for the revenue before your Lordships ' House . |
| 27 | It is fair to say that this case probably resulted in one of the most important landmark decisions in the history of relations between the Association and the Banks . |
| 28 | I think it is fair to say that this act has come about more as a result of the conduct of estate agents in the South . |
| 29 | It is difficult to say that such a vast group of people has special needs , and indeed many older people may prefer not to be separated out from the rest of the adult population . |
| 30 | It is difficult to say whether this was a fertility belief or whether this day was chosen simply because Good Friday was usually a holiday for the old farming community and therefore a convenient occasion for a workman to plant his own garden . |