Example sentences of "[am/are] [vb pp] to [noun] " in BNC.

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31 Output is accordingly lower than it would have been under conditions of perfect competition , and resources are diverted to alternative , less valuable uses .
32 Past efforts have largely been concentrated on the study of experimental catchments but most studies are limited to analyses of effects on a single component of the hydrologic cycle , such as the effect of urbanization on flood peaks , or are relevant only for a particular geographical setting .
33 Not all duplication can be avoided , for EC Directives are limited to members of the European Community , whilst the catchment area for bodies such as UNCITRAL and Unidroit extends across the world .
34 The choices of typeface available are limited to Courier , Line Printer and three Bitstream fonts — Swiss , Dutch and Courier .
35 A point for potential investors to note is that funds raised by a company during any 12 month period under the BES are limited to £750,000 .
36 British newspaper groups , satellite-television firms and companies owning radio stations are limited to 20% holdings .
37 Some types allow full freedom in pitch and roll , but older instruments are limited to 60° pitch and 90° roll .
38 The relationships between coal rank and occurrence of gas deposits in N.W. Germany support the general rule that most gas deposits are limited to areas with vitrinite reflectance values lower than 3% Rm ( see Figs. 2 , 7 ) .
39 Typically , the nutrients added are limited to sources of ammonia , nitrogen and orthophosphate , while the electron acceptor is often molecular oxygen delivered as hydrogen peroxide .
40 Access rights are limited to tables and may also be restricted to combinations of read , update , and insert .
41 They are limited to microworlds where a few simple rules of thumb reign .
42 The issues are limited to interpretation of the words of the expert clause or other relevant parts of the original contract , or the interpretation of terms of reference or other agreed procedure .
43 Essentially , the prospects for court action against the administration in Britain are limited to allegations of actions taken that are ultra vires , that is beyond the powers delegated to the institution by Parliament , or where a minister acts ‘ unreasonably ’ .
44 These examples of catalogues containing helpful art criticism could be contrasted with many others which are limited to lists of exhibitions , details of the artist 's career , and entries for the works displayed .
45 There is only one zip , positioned on the side at either end , so door options are limited to side entry only .
46 Latter attempts to increase foaming activity have led to a sacrifice in disinfectant capabilities which , while normally good , are limited to gram positive organisms .
47 We 're also off to the West Ham game on Wed 8th , but Leeds tickets are limited to Sunderland-attenders — AGAIN !
48 Trade union education , particularly where opportunities are limited to representatives who enjoy day-release facilities , can simply highlight the differences between the active minority and ordinary members .
49 Surveyors , accountants and actuaries making valuations are often resolving disputes , but the disputes are limited to valuation issues .
50 If the requirement for in situ hybridization to chromosomes is to probe for the completely unknown localization of unique sequences in the mouse genome , existing techniques are limited to tissue samples which give a plentiful supply of both slides and mitotic cells .
51 Their associations and less formal networks are adjusted to centralisation because that is what they have grown up with .
52 It is for this reason that these sorts of incident are particularly disliked by policemen and are marginalized to policewomen , wherever staffing levels allow .
53 Although these systems are taught to teachers and are available for use in class , various factors appear to mitigate against full use of the systems by the teacher , and as we shall see when we discuss effects of the various approaches , something closer to the Danish system is often used .
54 In reality heavy drinking is far more pervasive than is commonly realized and most drugs which are consumed to excess are prescribed by a GP rather than bought illegally .
55 These estates have a relatively high turnover of residents , as new workers and their families are posted to Shetland , others return to the south and some move into private housing in the locality , leaving the estate to escape from feelings of social claustrophobia .
56 There are seven grades to be allotted , from A to G. Grades A , B , and C are aligned to the old O level grades A , B , and C , and to CSE grade I. Grades D and E are aligned to O level grades D and E and to CSE 2 and 3 ; while grade F is aligned to CSE grade 4 , which used to be considered the average grade in the population as a whole .
57 Once the examiner 's powers are explained to directors they generally recognise the seriousness of their position and are grateful for the confidentiality .
58 You are recalled to Russia as a matter of urgency .
59 Thus to analyse general practitioners ' referrals solely on the grounds of diagnostic accuracy is to give an incomplete picture of why patients are referred to outpatient clinics .
60 ( If you think that you are a SAD sufferer then contact your doctor. ) ( 1 ) Most SAD cases are referred to clinics in the months December to April .
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