Example sentences of "[be] [verb] a hard [noun] " in BNC.
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1 | The task may be simplified for trainees if they are given a hard copy of the 15 documents so that an appropriate system for naming the files can be selected ; file extensions , eg. LET , MEM , REP , may be used to assist identification . |
2 | Shock-absorbing devices of many types have been given a hard look . |
3 | Watson had been given a hard time from the Wednesday crowd before those goals but is now hoping the tide has turned . |
4 | As for being ‘ alarmist ’ , it 's right to be ultra cautious ( even to the extent of junking an untrustworthy drive ) when you 're using a hard disk to store valuable data . |
5 | She figures they 're having a hard time positioning the thing and do n't want to mess up the good thing they have going with Windows . |
6 | Peer review has been having a hard time recently , while there is still widespread anger that the UGC 's devastating 1981 economies were resolved with little or no explanation of the philosophy behind them . |
7 | The poor old dear has been having a hard time of late . |
8 | While Dixton House has been lapping up the attention , his jockey , Tom Morgan , has been having a hard time . |
9 | Oxford have Aston Villa at the Manor on Wednesday … it 's all ticket … and tomorrow is your last chance to get one … the box office is open all day … do n't miss it … next for us is the third division where Hereford are having a hard time |
10 | The Greek revolt was seen by European liberals who in a sense might be having a hard time of it in in , in those years . |
11 | Mr Culley is said to be having a hard time coming to terms with what has happened . |
12 | ‘ Do I look as if I 'm having a hard time ? |
13 | The Pussy Posse accepted a four-day challenge to road test this new friend , but the hard part proved to be finding a hard part . |
14 | The Swans are playing some outstanding rugby these days and , although they were given a hard time of it against Dunvant in the last round , it is always difficult to combat gritty opponents who feel they have nothing to lose . |
15 | The sailors were dropping off the stern ladder into the tender as he reached the dock , and with the tender pitching in the steep lop , they were having a hard time . |
16 | That is left for members of the host community to do , as it busies itself ghettoizing the minority ; and as it ghettoizes it mumbles , and if you listen carefully you can just discern beneath the self-righteousness , the self-congratulation , the following : ‘ Okay , okay , so you were having a hard time in your own country . |
17 | Notice that if you are transferring a hard disk drive to a new motherboard then you should backup all of the data . |
18 | At this stage , Browns Lane has not given up hope of getting rear seats into the convertible , but it is proving a hard task , and it is probably that only the coupe will be a two-plus-two . |
19 | It could also be that Reilly , who has never knowingly sold himself short , is driving a hard bargain . |
20 | It could also be that Reilly , who has never knowingly sold himself short , is driving a hard bargain . |
21 | Mr Antonis is having a hard time getting his message of openness across to all the citizens of Antwerp . |
22 | But Isabella is having a hard time . |
23 | We are anticipating a hard match , and that is one of the reasons why I am so pleased to have Bryan ( Robson ) back . |
24 | DEC 's Alpha , meanwhile , was given a hard time for being late into the market . |
25 | Meanwhile , the Bodegraven was having a hard time trying to dear Dutch waters . |
26 | The purpose of the meeting was to take a hard look at the issues of global communication and justice , and to devise a plan of action to change communication policies in structures of government , development agencies and religious institutions . |