Example sentences of "is [adj] [prep] a [det] [noun pl] " in BNC.
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| 1 | After the speedy ‘ trial ’ and a statutory appeal , which was dismissed , as is usual within a few hours , one of the six was executed and the others started long prison sentences . |
| 2 | It is impossible in a few words to do justice to Schleiermacher 's stature and impact . |
| 3 | Near as we can tell , the courtship between Novell Inc and Unix System Labs Inc is unchanged from a few weeks ago when the news broke that Novell Inc could buy a greater share in the AT&T subsidiary ( UX No 398 ) . |
| 4 | " Dreadnought is good for a few years yet , " he insisted . |
| 5 | The shirt comes in the usual varied rohan colour range — the colour ( in the case of my turquoise shirt ) is safe after a few washes , and there is a short-sleeved version available for £22 . |
| 6 | They just do n't like to get involved in something which is ongoing for a few weeks you know . |
| 7 | It is native to Europe and Asia , growing mainly in well-drained ground on hill and mountainsides , and wasteland ; it is naturalized in a few places in Britain and grows well in temperate to warm regions of North America . |