Example sentences of "is [not/n't] [adj] [verb] [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Lord Keith , along with other British judges , sees the rule in Marleasing as one of interpretation only which leaves the national judge a margin of discretion to find that it is not possible to reconcile national law with Community law . |
| 2 | The betting odds here are extraordinarily long ; theory suggests that it is not possible to liberate useful energy this way nor is there any natural phenomenon that gives us confidence that this can occur . |
| 3 | Unlike classical behaviourists , functionalists believe that is not possible to explain intelligent behaviour unless we make reference to processes that are taking place inside a person 's head . |
| 4 | It is not possible to use Carboniferous shale velocity data for inversion estimates because regionally continuous homogeneous shale sections are not recognised . |
| 5 | Because of the variable nature of the factors contributing to manoeuvre-induced instrument errors , it is not possible to give positive guidance as to the magnitude — or even sense — of the errors likely to be encountered during a given manoeuvre . |
| 6 | Research in the Arts is mostly conducted on an individual basis and it is not possible to do full justice to this activity here . |
| 7 | As a senior Home Office official put it to an RCM conference in October 1942 : ‘ A refugee should have treatment comparable to that of an average English child in receipt of free education ’ , adding , ‘ It is not possible to provide continued education except in highly exceptional cases of brilliancy . ’ |
| 8 | ‘ It is not possible to have high inflation and high unemployment at the same time ’ ( The views of a respected economist , mid-1970 's ) |
| 9 | If it is not possible to obtain informed consent , the opinion of a second , independent psychiatrist must be obtained , backed by consultation with non-medical members of the clinical team . |
| 10 | Clearly , in this case it is not possible to offer precise advice as to exactly when the time comes for the GP to be informed . |
| 11 | Please note it is not possible to request specific coach seats in advance . |
| 12 | Consequently it is not possible to calculate separate community and institution disability prevalence rates . |
| 13 | Businesses have become so complex and diverse that it is not possible to achieve complete uniformity of accounting bases . |
| 14 | It is not possible to apply surrendered ACT in a carry back claim . |
| 15 | Obviously it is not practical to have large bar codes on small products such as tins of peas . |
| 16 | 3.1 Scope : activities restrained In order to demonstrate that a particular provision is reasonable between the parties it is necessary to demonstrate that the scope of those activities is reasonably referable to a legitimate interest , although it is not necessary to have absolute consistency between the restraint and the relevant interest . |
| 17 | Sexual complications after operation were fortunately uncommon , in line with most other 's experience , furthermore it seems that a close rectal dissection is not necessary to avoid autonomic nerve damage in men . |
| 18 | It is not necessary to show exclusive reliance so that in the Cammell Laird case ( 1934 ) , notwithstanding that the buyers laid down detailed specifications as to the propellers made by the sellers , there was still , in Lord Macmillan 's words , " an important margin within which the [ seller 's ] skill and judgment had scope for exercise " ( p419 ) . |
| 19 | Where there is a non-pecuniary interest it is not necessary to establish actual bias but it is necessary to show that the decision has given the appearance of bias . |
| 20 | It is not easy to exercise sexual self-control in our society . |
| 21 | Given the steeper wage profiles in large firms it is not surprising to find intense competition for employment in these firms and employers are able to select those with the highest qualifications . |
| 22 | Given the pressures on both sides it is not surprising to find considerable continuity between Gloucester 's affinity and that of the Nevilles . |
| 23 | Given the pressures on both sides it is not surprising to find considerable continuity between Gloucester 's affinity and that of the Nevilles . |
| 24 | These days it is not unreasonable to present variable analysis as a relatively coherent approach to social research , some would say the approach , which embraces not only the technical matters to do with data collection and analysis but also , importantly , a way of thinking about theoretical and empirical problems . |
| 25 | If taxation finance is not available to cover public expenditure , governments must resort to debt finance or increases in the money supply to finance their activities . |
| 26 | In these circumstances it is not difficult to predict speedy failure , unless , as has been proposed , the line is taken over by a British firm which has secured the concession for the building of a line from Shanghai to Peking . |
| 27 | It is not difficult to interpret archaeological material to fit into a preconceived pattern if one has the determination and mental agility . |
| 28 | In other words , it might be argued that wealth , whether inherited or earned , is not sufficient to give real power , and neither are the traditional status groups such as the clergy , the military and intellectuals able to command as before . |
| 29 | This particular condition can be imposed where the planning proposals for the area will require substantial revision , but the degree of risk that the proposed development will conflict with these proposals is not sufficient to justify outright refusal . |
| 30 | However , this is not sufficient to guarantee semantic constituency . |