Example sentences of "[det] [be] [pron] [prep] " in BNC.

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1 When would that have been about this were they in the second division then or
2 Kinematograph Weekly was equally enthusiastic : ‘ With familiar and popular songs , brilliant dancing , colourful period decor and , of course , Barbra Streisand , there is little chance of this being anything but a big success . ’
3 This is something over which I I as speaker , have no control whatsoever .
4 I 'm sorry , this is something outside our control .
5 For Mr Husak , this is something of a personal tragedy .
6 As a summary of alcohol education programmes , this is something of a simplification .
7 This is something of a well organized pastime here , and there are many scenic routes to take .
8 This is something of what spiritual direction is about .
9 For such a ubiquitous group of organisms this is something of a paradox , especially with today 's interest in biological control of insect and other arthropod pests .
10 Of course this is something of a joke nowadays and the clerk usually starts the ball rolling by reminding the archers they are now under rule seven , ‘ so do n't damn well forget it ’ , and duly pays his shilling .
11 This is something of a mystery — but there is a greater mystery involved .
12 From a methodological standpoint , however , one problem is that without some analysis of the cultural determinants themselves , and their influence on other variables , this is something of a non-explanation .
13 To the Basque this is something of a holy , or at least legendary mountain .
14 This suggests that certain groups and individuals will be ‘ stronger ’ and better placed to obtain the housing they want , although this is something of an oversimplification since it implies that all are competing for the same types of house .
15 This is something of a paradox when one remembers Lord Hailsham 's assurance that the 1981 Act was intended to be a liberalising measure .
16 This is something of a doubtful privilege since such women receive only £10 a week .
17 Any help you can give in this matter will be most welcome ; as you will appreciate the loss of a group of archaeological material like this is something of a disaster .
18 This is something of a myth .
19 For Europe generally this is something of an exaggeration , but it is not so for England .
20 This is something of a surprise . ’
21 This is something of a misnomer , as the offer is restricted to existing shareholders of the bidder on a pro rata basis .
22 This is something of yours that belongs just to me , then . ’
23 And finally , and this is something of a nebulous point , taking into account the most efficient use of resources .
24 This is something to be aware of : say you 'd like it loud if you would , otherwise as a mistaken token of respect you 'll hardly hear it .
25 This is something to which 70 per cent of the Carter camp will likewise admit , at a push .
26 Still this is something to be watched , since revolutionary movements have the unfortunate habit of elevating temporary necessities into patriotic virtues — plumbers are more valuable than poets .
27 There is no doubt that this is something to which constant attention needs to be drawn .
28 This is something on which you will need legal advice , from a lawyer familiar with the law in that country .
29 It seems to me that this is something on which er not en passant but within the flow of his report Dr Stuart mentioned something of great importance and I was jotting down for myself , by way of aide memoire , membership , Madagascar , ministry of the whole people of God , three Ms as it were .
30 Erm again this is something on which we 've already advised ministers and in the context of the , the report on ritual abuse , specifically refers to the as , a as , as the context in which it 's offered , to the c erm report on , on child abuse .
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