Example sentences of "that an " in BNC.
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| 1 | Is that an insight into how things really are , or only one more passing thought ? |
| 2 | But is that an answer ? |
| 3 | This noticeboard had already played a significant part in my life : nearly thirty years before then it had displayed the result of my own first degree ( second-class honours ) ; a few years later had come the perfunctory notice saying my doctoral thesis had been accepted by the college ; and shortly after that an even briefer note to the effect that I had joined the teaching staff . |
| 4 | ‘ Is that an order ? ’ she teased him , but indicated her consent by beginning to search for her shoes . |
| 5 | And when you go home again , said Palin , is that an anti-climax ? |
| 6 | Next to these was a small antique shop , window lights on even at this hour , displaying elegant white china dogs and small pieces of Victorian furniture , and next to that an estate agent . |
| 7 | Firstly , a budget should be a planning document in that an organisation should clarify its goals and priorities in a forward looking way and relate them to available resources . |
| 8 | Bevan resuscitated the suggestion in his report of July 1808 to the committee of the Grand Union , and two months later notice was given that an Act of Parliament would be sought for powers to build a canal southwards from Foxton . |
| 9 | Third , and most important , is Rawls ' blindness to the possibility that the social role of a doctrine of justice may be met by consensus concerning the second best , given that an ideal constitution is not feasible . |
| 10 | Hell' she cried , ’ 'I used to get more than that an hour for softening them' . |
| 11 | ‘ Is that an order ? ’ |
| 12 | It is in fact a purely physical problem associated with excessive amounts of gas ( usually atmospheric oxygen and nitrogen ) dissolved in the water in which the fish finds itself , be that an aquarium , pond or indeed lake . |
| 13 | Is that an answer ? |
| 14 | Given that an individual has a purpose in seeking training in a second language , there is a whole range of in-built techniques for learning which the student can bring to the learning environment . |
| 15 | Firstly , it is a requirement that public notice shall be given that an inspector 's investigation will take place , together with an invitation to anyone who so wishes to write to AIB to draw their attention to any particular aspect considered relevant . |
| 16 | Is that an evening ? |
| 17 | Barry Brittlebank ( Letters , 22nd January ) takes Penny Phillips to task for her usage in the question , ‘ How many years ’ experience does she recommend that an editor clock up ? ’ , and assumes that it should be ‘ clocks ’ . |
| 18 | Several science students seemed to believe that there was very little that an arts degree qualified graduates to do . |
| 19 | In this case , as in all other ex parte applications , it is not to be taken that an ex parte application for the return of a child , or an ex parte application for an interim residence order , will be granted easily . |
| 20 | ‘ Was that an attempt to shame me , Culley ? |
| 21 | Given that an increase in general prices of 10% causes a 20% rise in the price of kryptonite futures and only a 5% rise in the price of phlogiston futures , the spread ratio which ensures that Lois is unaffected by the differential response of kryptonite and phlogiston futures prices to changes in the general level of prices is ( F 1 β 1 ) / ( F s β s ) = ( 50 × 2 ) / ( 10 × 0.5 ) = 20 . |
| 22 | Is that an Old Earth slang term ? ’ |
| 23 | PLAYER : Do you call that an ending ? — with practically everyone on his feet ? |
| 24 | A videodisc player works on the same principle as a record player in that an arm moves back and forth across the disc . |
| 25 | And , given that an average presentation may require 20 to 30 of these , that represents a substantial investment . |
| 26 | Is that an option ? |
| 27 | ‘ Is that an order , Chieh Hsia ? ’ |
| 28 | ‘ Is that an order ? ’ |
| 29 | ‘ Is that an order or a request , sir ? ’ |
| 30 | ‘ And is that an insult ? ’ |