Example sentences of "it is [det] a [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | It is difficult at the best of times to persuade consumers to try a new product , but when it is more expensive than rump steak the problem is exacerbated , particularly when one of the undeniable attractions of vegetarianism is that it is such a cheap alternative to eating meat . |
| 2 | It is difficult to persuade consumers to try a new product , but when it is more expensive than rump steak the problem is exacerbated , particularly when one of the attractions of vegetarianism is that it is such a cheap alternative to meat |
| 3 | Because it is such a long molecule the DNA is folded and twisted within the chromosome . |
| 4 | And the great thing is that it is such a tangible difference : in the Bentley you are faced with so much quality and classical good taste that it is relatively easy to see where your money has gone . |
| 5 | It is one of the most ancient of dye plants , its use being recorded 2,500 years ago , and it is such a strong dye that it will produce a deep pink-brown without a mordant — with alum and tin it supplies red and red-brown . |
| 6 | It is such a strong signal that it is necessary for us to know more about it . " |
| 7 | ‘ It is such a nice day , why not go for a swim ? |
| 8 | Thank you very much indeed for the smelly duck — or should I say scented , it is such a nice smell ! — and for the pretty scarf which , you may be surprised to hear , Mark admired when I was wearing it the other day though he had n't realized it was new and from you ! |
| 9 | It is such a prominent theme that we are compelled to ask why . |
| 10 | We feel it is such a terrible crime in the West to counterfeit money ; but it should be a worse crime to counterfeit words . |
| 11 | But it is such a famous story that we all mistake it for our own . ’ |
| 12 | The importance and complexity of the Marketing Mix , therefore , explain why it is such a major subject in the theory and practice of marketing . |
| 13 | Denise Wong , the artistic director of the company and director of the piece says , ‘ We wanted to look at mothers , but it is such a vast topic that we decided to concentrate on the mother and daughter relationship , and the concept of unconditional love . |
| 14 | Is n't it , but you do n't you think that 's more so for females than it is for males , the fact that it is such a dirty thing that , that applies more to females than it does , to males ? |
| 15 | It is such a pleasant change to have such a loyal employee . |
| 16 | It is such a good machine that ! |
| 17 | ‘ But it is such a useful box , ’ she said , ‘ I have been looking about for one like it . |
| 18 | In a ( faxed ) letter to his old Bradford primary , he tells the pupils : ‘ It seems to me fax will spread everywhere , as it is such a useful instrument and a wonderful way to communicate with each other . ’ |
| 19 | It is such a complicated thing to try and do , you do need the support of the medical profession and of the managers of the health service and of the public , and you 'll get it more effectively if they can see by example what you 're trying to do comprehensively . ’ |
| 20 | ‘ It is such a complicated thing to try and do , you do need the support of the medical profession and of the managers of the Health Service , and of the public , and you 'll get it more effectively if they can see by example what you 're trying to do comprehensively . ’ |
| 21 | It is such a secret place , the land of tears . |
| 22 | It is such a bizarre situation , that it is difficult to believe that one is really there , really carrying a wooden cross through bustling , irreligious , unreflective suburbia . |
| 23 | Carol said : ‘ I was never very keen on them taking up dancing because it is such a hard life . |
| 24 | Porcelain can also be TL tested , but it is such a hard ceramic that a drill can not be used to take the sample because of the heat generated and the spurious luminescence signals produced . |
| 25 | And yet it is such a magnificent journey . |
| 26 | It is the sun , they said ; it is such a different sun , so much more beautiful than ours , cooler yet with more warmth . |
| 27 | ‘ We care greatly about the tourist industry because it is such a conspicuous jewel in our crown . |
| 28 | ‘ It is such a short piece with an immense emotional impact . |
| 29 | GKR claim to have developed a uniquely effective research procedure , but it is such a closely-guarded secret that its uniqueness and efficacy is impossible to judge . |
| 30 | It is such a beautiful day today . |