Example sentences of "is [adj] [verb] the [num ord] [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | But it is often the case that , by finding a transformation that will promote equality of spread or linearity , it is possible to achieve the first three at the same time . |
| 2 | SACHIN Tendulkar , Yorkshire 's first overseas signing , is likely to miss the first five matches of the season because he is contracted to play in Bombay . |
| 3 | Ratification of the Maastricht deal is likely to prove the first real test of Mr Major 's new Government . |
| 4 | He added : ‘ Current scientific opinion strongly suggests that combination therapy is likely to provide the next major advance in the management of HIV infection . |
| 5 | It is important to use the first few sentences to summarise the story you are presenting . |
| 6 | It is nice to follow the first Conservative Back-Bench Member who seems to have looked at the Bill without blinkers . |