Example sentences of "[be] [vb pp] [to-vb] [adj] " in BNC.
Next pageNo | Sentence |
---|---|
1 | But although no two dyes obtained from plants will be exactly alike , the colours are soft and subtle , and the mixtures can be blended to give sophisticated hues and tints equal to any of the manufactured colourings . |
2 | Where the ‘ victim ’ of the threats , abuse or insults is a well-behaved , law abiding member of the public , he or she is unlikely to be provoked to use unlawful violence by the speaker 's comments , and no offence is committed under this limb of the section . |
3 | To be sure , these categories are not inscribed immutably in the mind : they can be altered to accommodate new experience . |
4 | New ideas may be assimilated into given modes of thinking or given modes of thinking may be altered to accommodate new ideas . |
5 | Not only was the administration of education to be decentralized , but also the curriculum was to be revised to eradicate the transmission of ideas about the deferential duties of citizen subjects , which were to be altered to stress individual rights . |
6 | The beginner 's stance needs to be altered to handle higher winds otherwise you will tire quickly and the boom will be constantly ripped from your grasp . |
7 | Other questions that follow are whether other species ( for instance H. heidelbergensis ) should be recognized to fill any taxonomic void between H. erectus and Neanderthals , and the extent to which internal , rather than between-taxon , variation is responsible for differences between the specimens . |
8 | Employment laws should be amended to include young workers who are barred from most employment rights for at least two years . |
9 | In any notification case of this kind the local planning authority will be given an opportunity to decide whether , in their view , the proposal should be advertised so as to give the public a chance to comment , and also to discuss with the department ways in which the proposal might be amended to overcome any objections to the proposed development . |
10 | For example , if a public figure suffers a bereavement and no suitable image is available for transmission a stock photo may be amended to indicate plausible grief . |
11 | We will examine ways in which the uniform scope of regulation could be eased to safeguard traditional local products or practices . |
12 | The SVQs are designed to be assessed in the workplace , or , where this is not possible , in simulations which enable assessment to be undertaken to demonstrate consistent , comprehensive performance under workplace conditions including difficult and stressful circumstances . |
13 | As a result of the meeting and subsequent publicity , it was resolved that the council would indeed proceed with compulsory purchase , that study would be undertaken to explore new uses for the building and that English Heritage would grant substantial aid for repairs . |
14 | Disciplines have to be undertaken to take special care with potentially flammable items and those which may be chemically/physically unstable when moved from store . |
15 | Old habits and traditions die hard and work will be needed to be undertaken to convince some parents that they now have a tree choice of school . |
16 | ( a ) which sets out in summary form the most important information derived from your research and the main lessons to be learned from your interpretation of that information ; ( b ) which spells out the policy implications of your findings and , where appropriate , the follow-up actions that appear to be necessary ; and ( c ) which indicates what further research might be undertaken to pursue some of the findings uncovered by your own research . |
17 | It is for the humanities to speak up for the value of retrospective conversion , and for some national planning to be undertaken to achieve this , as they , and to some extent the social sciences have most to gain from such an investment . |
18 | But I can tell the Hon. Gentleman that sufficient time will be given to take all such considerations properly into account . |
19 | Forecasting ‘ more of a melee than a contest ’ Bevan stated that awards may be given to recognise outstanding kites , team uniforms and accessories , team spirit etc . |
20 | While the pupils are evaluating the sources prompts could be given to encourage positive achievement . |
21 | Following the release of Universal OLAS in April 1993 , the contract will be re-negotiated to allow both parties to pursue different specific sales opportunities in the UK . |
22 | Today , the nerve centre for all this activity is the patio , a sheltered , paved haven which can be crafted to suit all your personal outdoor requirements . |
23 | A team will be formed to monitor daily media content , and monthly lectures on the role of the media in society will be held to raise social awareness of the media . |
24 | We recommend that a small group , which would include a Friends representative , be formed to consider this and make recommendations to Management . |
25 | Sometimes " 'mini-groups " ( which may be unsupervised by counselling staff ) may be formed to discuss specific issues of common concern , such as issues particularly appropriate for women . |
26 | The collected information could then be examined to identify any actual problems being experienced with the AL and these could be arranged in some order of priority . |
27 | The personnel file might be examined to list all the employees who meet the following criteria : |
28 | 6 This dressing table can be painted to match any fabric or wallpaper of your choice . |
29 | In concluding his discussion of corporate crime , Box raises the question of whether it can be justified to send thousands of people to prison each year because they are too poor to pay fines ( in 1981 , 20,000 males were imprisoned for defaulting on fine payments ) when their crime is trivial in the extreme in comparison with corporate crime . |
30 | Therefore , on any given project , a manageable chunk will be completed to secure enough cash for wages . |