Example sentences of "[adv] such a [adj] " in BNC.

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1 Naturally such a prolonged absence was a little worrying , especially in view of , well , the circumstances ; and in fact an anxious Ashenden had rung Kidlington a few minutes previously , just in case the police knew anything .
2 Perhaps such a renowned centre of healing was allowed a quiet death by financial strangulation , though the dumping of domestic rubbish in the holy precinct may indicate desecration .
3 Earthly life is inveterately complex ; of all natural materials , only water could bring together such a rich variety of elements , so conveniently , as this life requires .
4 Indeed , putting together such a wide reaching programme so rapidly was only possible because of the high degree of inter-agency co-operation and commitment by local politicians , officers and professionals .
5 This is obviously such a small probability that we have n't the faintest hope of duplicating such a fantastically lucky , miraculous event as the origin of life in our laboratory experiments .
6 I could never believe how much such a beautiful , tiny dog could alter the lives of so many people in such a short time .
7 It was she who had begged him to make love to her , she recalled , not the other way round , and , although he had n't been exactly reluctant , what man was going to turn down such a blatant offer ?
8 Ho , cautiously , turned down such a premature example of left-wing adventurism and instead , and as a bridge between the political and military phases of the revolutionary struggle , the first armed propaganda unit was set up in the mountains of Cao Bang — and was to have primarily political duties .
9 The debate which we will have will ensure that the facts are established , that a majority of Scots realise the dangers of going down such a dangerous road . ’
10 This special status of a visitor springs from the common law recognising the right of the founder to lay down such a special law subject to adjudication only by a special judge , the visitor .
11 My muddled mind smiled vaguely at the idea of Moses turning down such a long-running client .
12 They do n't see why you should bring down such a beautiful tree .
13 Floating down such a treacherous waterway in a barrel is n't my idea of fun , especially when it 's full of watersnakes , ducks , cannon-wielding dragons and all manner of flotsam and jetsam conspiring to sink his fragile craft .
14 But I found in the city centre , that er I did enjoy working there , but it it can be a bit of a cold and unfriendly place because it 's so such a rapid pace of life .
15 The Russians have declined the offer to take on such a major project at the present time .
16 If reviewers are too busy to do their job properly ( and I recognise their willingness to take on such a thankless task , though it is one that helps the process of science advance ) then they should be removed from that task .
17 At the age of 20 , Gedge was willing to placate his parents by taking on such a squalid job , but just a few years later , he was more than prepared to stand up to their well-intentioned pressure .
18 My personal feeling is that it would be a brave student indeed who would take on such a wide-ranging and non-traditional approach to literary studies without at least the understanding of tutors , and preferably with their co-operation and guidance .
19 He once swore , he said , that he would never give up his freedom and take on such a big post , but now here he is .
20 I 'm a bit nervous because I 'm not sure I 'm really ready yet to take on such a big responsibility .
21 The most such a multi-modal transport document can attest to is that someone in a position to effect a future ocean shipment is in charge of the cargo and will be responsible for effecting ocean shipment .
22 Nevertheless , many companies remain reluctant to hand over such a crucial part of their business — involving cash flow and relations with customers — to an outside organisation .
23 However , taken over such a large area , it is undoubtedly the case that Whites have higher socio-economic status than Blacks , and since social deprivation tends to be associated with criminal behaviour it is not surprising to find Blacks are over-represented among those arrested .
24 She 's just such a nice person !
25 But what was true of the beginnings of human culture is still true today , and it seems that much in modern society can be understood as reflecting just such a parricidal , antagonistic and regressive trend .
26 Luckily , I had a speech up my sleeve prepared for just such a glorious occasion .
27 It 's just such a good spirit , I think that needs to be depicted .
28 The words of marriage ceremonies are in fact usually spoken in just such a low-key but deliberate manner .
29 The grief-stricken old man in blue of the St Rémy days sits head in hand on just such a shining chair by a fire with fragile flames .
30 Yeah we enjoy it but it 's just such a long drive
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