Example sentences of "[noun pl] it [be] [adj] " in BNC.

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1 Although the analysis of variance for the recoded risk information is slightly different from that for the all the potential risks it is clear from Figure 7.3 that with the exception of the medium risk exemplars the general pattern of results is very similar to that shown in Figure 7.2 .
2 What with the wind and the trains and the traffic and her woollen hat pressed tightly over her ears it 's hard to hear what Jo 's saying .
3 To be sure of finding plenty of animals it is best to collect rich , loose , moist soil from a well-cultivated garden-bed , or from a hedge-bank .
4 With animals it is different .
5 By applying a sufficiently large number of probes it is possible to order the library into contigs of overlapping clones ( 3 ) .
6 In order to understand Clovis within the context of the late fifth and early sixth centuries it is necessary to emphasize the contemporary evidence , and to treat Gregory , as far as possible , as a secondary source .
7 With the considerable degree of replanting in the last few centuries it is possible that the Weald now exhibits a more wooded aspect than at any time since the early medieval period .
8 For many centuries it was common form for a bishop to address a presbyter as ‘ fellow-presbyter ’ .
9 By simply questioning informants it is difficult to get an accurate picture of where and when Creole is actually used at home .
10 Although it had been common for surgeons to expect suppuration of the wound as an inevitable concomitant of amputation , Alanson demonstrated that by these methods it was possible for these wounds to heal ‘ by the first intention ’ , that is , without significant infection .
11 But for foreigners it is different , but they have to pay three times the Austrian fees .
12 With kids it 's different .
13 While the research is primarily concerned with comprehension in fluent readers it is likely to have implications for certain forms of reading backwardness and for the development of Natural Language Understanding programs for computers .
14 In some organizations it is futile to try to implement an idea-handling procedure of any kind .
15 Nevertheless , in organizations it is useful to note that there are both formal and informal groups .
16 When considering their applicability to particular organizations it is necessary to heed Clegg and Dunkerley 's warning that we should not assume that power resources will have equal utility to the members of all organizations in all situations .
17 They come up to meetings which erm , this goes on to say determine not to miss a single spiritual meal both private study , meeting attendance are urgent for all , there 's nothing new here brothers it 's all things that we 've heard before and this is why sometimes we can sort of nod off because we , we sort of think well I 've heard all this before , follow theocratic ways , procedures and policies not always easy to do , but it can be done , recognizing the organization that Jehovah is using keep awake by finding your place in God 's arrangement that is n't that little corner up there , by the way , we 're not talking about that one , but finding our place where we can work for Jehovah wholeheartedly do not quibble about assignments and arrangements I think we 're all guilty of that at some time are n't we ?
18 In many districts it is impossible to distinguish exactly the contribution of winter-lets to homelessness , but they must add a considerable degree of uncertainty to housing demand in any given rural location , particularly in attractive holiday areas .
19 In some districts it was due to the death of an older generation who were , often for reasons of religious belief , philanthropically disposed and whose successors lacked this combination of religious commitment ( evangelicalism in particular had lost much of its mid-nineteenth century hold ) and social responsibility .
20 In many trades it was close to a half-day as well as being pay day .
21 In larger waves it was more of a rollercoaster ride .
22 Even to her inexperienced eyes it was clear he was no beginner , and frankly it was a pleasure to watch him .
23 On wide spans it is essential to use enough support brackets to prevent the pole from bending under the weight of the curtains .
24 By following a few simple guidelines it is possible to establish a very productive breeding programme .
25 In the absence of any other guidelines it is best to start the design of the artwork by defining the above factors , perhaps listing them out for reference .
26 Of course any rod bag will do but with the price of some of today 's rods it is false economy to make do .
27 As with rods it is advisable to purchase a reel produced by a reputable manufacturer and the old adage ’ you get what you pay for ’ is certainly true .
28 For Seldes it was contemporary drama that had been to blame , for it had encouraged the young movie industry to take ‘ the slice of life ’ as its subject-matter .
29 Finally , although not a criticism of our method — indeed , if anything , quite the contrary — it should be noted that for several of our chosen authors it was possible to arrive at more than one ‘ diagnosis ’ that fell within the general category of psychosis .
30 Whether or not one feels they are equipped to advise headteachers it is difficult to avoid doubting their skills at inspection .
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