Example sentences of "is [verb] [verb] an [noun sg] to " in BNC.
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| 1 | As its title indicates , this book is intended to provide an introduction to the main topics currently discussed under the rather unclear heading of ‘ epistemology ’ or theory of knowledge . |
| 2 | It is as if one is seeking to give an answer to the question : What advantage does morality bring ? |
| 3 | His departure would complicate matters for the UN 's special envoy in Afghanistan , Mr Benon Sevan , who is trying to bring an end to the 14-year civil war . |
| 4 | The Reagan administration is trying to establish an alternative to the convention , in the form of a ‘ mini-treaty ’ including only the mining nations who recognise and protect each others ' claims . |
| 5 | Despite his fears , Mr Major is determined to see an end to the unspeakable atrocities in Bosnia . |