Example sentences of "[be] [adj] [conj] a " in BNC.
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| 1 | You may find that some beaches are private and a charge is made , but wherever possible we have included any beach charges in the price of your holiday ( see p.225 ) . |
| 2 | Indicator lights show when salt and rinse aid are low and an overfill protector reduces the risk of flooding . |
| 3 | Several methods of data collection are possible and a pilot study will be necessary to check that the operation runs smoothly . |
| 4 | It will consider the conditions under which government policies have been conducive or a constraint to NGO activity . |
| 5 | I am sorry that an excellent paragraph was amended , effectively to blame carers — or their neighbours or female relatives — for neglecting to do their unpaid duty . |
| 6 | Cases of underlexicalisation are clear when a non-specific noun ( such as log ) is used to refer to something for which a specific word exists in English . |
| 7 | Some are charming and a delight to converse with . |
| 8 | Bacteria and algae are the most commonly used photosynthesising organisms in single-cell protein production and are best cultivated in shallow ponds where temperatures are high and an adequate nutrient supply is present . |
| 9 | According to the constitution of the united Germany , acts tending to and undertaken with the intent to disturb the peaceful relations between nations , especially to prepare for aggressive war , are unconstitutional and a punishable offence . |
| 10 | My letter to your Honour of the fifth January last being writ before the great events that are upon us now , would lead your judgement astray as to our progress in these fair Isles , for mighty Saturn threw his sinister shadow heavy upon me at that juncture and many untoward and grievous events had combined to cloud my spirits that now are light as a summer breeze again . |
| 11 | Had they known of it , the course of events might have been different and a tragedy averted . |
| 12 | The authors are unconvinced that a reliance on business , left to its own devices or even pump-primed , is sufficient , without full-scale and direct attention to the needs of all residents , those in both the paid and the unpaid workforce , and their dependants . |
| 13 | It has always been clear that a councillor must be allowed to see any information he needs to carry out his duties , but it has been unclear how far that goes . |
| 14 | After this double success hope must have been high that a solution in the case of the general quintic would soon be forthcoming . |
| 15 | However , as Morison makes clear , their relevance to the British economy has always been doubtful because a large proportion of industrial imports enter free of duty , and membership of the European Community has limited their scope . |
| 16 | And here you are free as a bird , for once , provided you come back to your cage in time . |
| 17 | My geraniums ( pelargoniums if you must ) are making a brave show at last in spite of one or two early frosts , and I am delighted that a tiny sprig of gentian given me by a neighbour has four vivid blue flowers . |
| 18 | One possible explanation for governments ' concern about inflation is that they are fearful that a rising rate may get out of control and develop into a ‘ runaway ’ inflation or hyperinflation . |
| 19 | Many Greek Cypriots are fearful that a reduction of UN policing of the 110 mile ‘ green line ’ separating the Greek south from the Turkish northern third of the island could lead to renewed fighting . |
| 20 | Assessments are straightforward when a child is subject to a care order and the local authority has sole responsibility for that child 's welfare . |
| 21 | The wave velocity so determined is related to the relevant elastic modulus by equations which are simple if a symmetry axis coincides with the direction of wave propagation , but more complex otherwise . |
| 22 | Those who fail are convinced that a horde of Undead emerge from portals which magically open in the tapestries . |
| 23 | Per capita costs of material appear low , but the project is so small that production costs are minimal and a great deal of good will and free time has gone into material production and distribution . |
| 24 | But I am convinced that a certain group of consumers will respond , especially the young . ’ |
| 25 | I am convinced that a special kind of solitary mind is required to endure such a voyage . |
| 26 | However , I am convinced that a further review of the industry at this stage would only create additional uncertainty , which would not be in the interests of the industry , the tenants or the customers . |
| 27 | I have had discussions with the various groups and I am convinced that a solution could have been arrived at if the Minister had arranged for collective discussions to take place . |
| 28 | The screens are colourful and a MONO version will be along shortly . |
| 29 | ‘ Rubbish , you 're strong as a harse , I tell you ! ’ |
| 30 | Sure , they look good , they 're innovative and an unbelievable achievement technically , but they 're so damned S-L-O-W . |