Example sentences of "[be] [adj] [subord] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Thus expenditure-reducing policies are most appropriate when the problem is identified as a deteriorating current account balance , whereas tighter monetary policies may be preferable if capital outflows are the source of undesirable pressure on the exchange rate . |
| 2 | It is , therefore , more suitable for cheaper , straightforward commercials , while film may be preferable when quality , style and mood are important . |
| 3 | Imagine the boat-owners cuddled up here , planning their trip up the Severn and along the canals , whispering ‘ Do n't wake the children ! ’ — who 'd be asleep where Vern was now . |
| 4 | Ian and I spent most of the night before at the window , terrified we would be asleep when Jake called ; but we must have slept , because we were awakened by the sound of stones rattling against the window . |
| 5 | Some of Freud 's patients became more rational in their understanding of their problems , and they could therefore be said to be nearer than non-patients to the standard Freud held up as worthy of human beings . |
| 6 | We would like to turn these over immediately to Marshal Tito 's forces and would be grateful if Marshal Tito would agree to instruct his commanders to accept them … " |
| 7 | When it comes to really assist those who er of the so I I would be grateful if members would remember that this item is on the agenda because first of all petition received and secondly because there is no explanation in that not the time to discuss whether this application should be . |
| 8 | She would be grateful if Tilly would stir herself about it . |
| 9 | ‘ I 'd be grateful if Mabel and the boys would go round to our house for a while . |
| 10 | Jeff added : ‘ BNFL people from several sites have collected food and clothing for us to take out in previous years and I would be grateful if people could help again . |
| 11 | Late that evening , Corbett was found by a servant sent by Selkirk , who announced in broad Scots that the knight would be grateful if Corbett joined him in the outer bailey near the main gate . |
| 12 | Sir Paul would be grateful if Commander Dalgliesh could spare a few minutes to see him . |
| 13 | Police have asked neighbours to be alert as vehicles must have been used in many of the burglaries committed . |
| 14 | Secondly , the past and current benefit to the employer must not merely be substantial or even valuable ; it has to be outstanding if compensation is to be awarded . |
| 15 | It can not be given to many scientists to be outstanding as experimenter , technical innovator and teacher ; Kuypers was unquestionably all of these . |
| 16 | Some group members will inevitably be shy whilst others will tend to dominate the discussions . |
| 17 | ‘ He 'll be right as rain , pet , ’ said Gloria . |
| 18 | You settle her down now and she 'll be right as rain in the mornin' . |
| 19 | I 'll be right as rain now we 're home . |
| 20 | At first she kept insisting she would be right as rain in the morning , but after the blackbird had heralded in three more mornings , it was clear to both mother and daughter that Martha 's grip on life was weakening . |
| 21 | Sorry to lay this on you , not fair I know as I 'll probably be right as rain by the time you get this . |
| 22 | She 'll be right as rain in a couple of days . |
| 23 | Secondly , a much higher proportion of working-class women experiencing early loss and premarital pregnancy ( PMP ) were found to be depressed than women in the same group without PMP . |
| 24 | However , this victory would only be short-lived because state power was not as powerful as class power due to the structural constraints embedded within the nature of capitalist society . |
| 25 | Even when intervention is compatible with official pay restraint policy , it may still be covert since politicians may not wish to take public responsibility for influencing the outcome of a specific case and prefer to see the opprobrium attached to management . |
| 26 | Since grievous bodily harm can be committed by an omission it would be strange if assault and battery could not be . |
| 27 | The impact of computers on almost every aspect of industrial life has been most marked and it would be strange if R&D and project management had escaped . |
| 28 | The height of the mound will be lower than Brayton Bath it will be lower than Hambleton . |
| 29 | Indeed , since 1986 unit labour costs have risen more slowly in France than Germany , and by the end of this year France 's rate of consumer-price inflation could be lower than Germany 's . |
| 30 | Risers should not be lower than 4″ , or higher than 7″ . |