Example sentences of "[pron] are [adj] [verb] this " in BNC.
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| 1 | A possible change , still to be approved by the Committee and the AGM , is that Vic Smith and I are likely to do this job jointly in future . |
| 2 | It is not possible for those who are weak to apply this soul force for it makes great demands on those who would use it . |
| 3 | The setting is scenically very beautiful but also provides a very convenient base for those who are keen to explore this region as a whole — the ‘ League of Chianti ’ is all around and we can most particularly recommend Radda , the League 's ancient capital , which is within easy reach . |
| 4 | If you are unwilling to do this , you are unlikely to get more of it . |
| 5 | On the other hand , the openings in companies ' legal departments are much fewer than in private practice ; and in any case you should not consider articles in commerce or industry unless you are keen to make this your career . |
| 6 | If you are liable to do this , then keep hold of the opponent 's ankle as you thrust forwards , lifting and pushing the trapped leg so that you turn his closed side towards you . |
| 7 | Conference , I believe that we can succeed if you are prepared to support this motion and I will leave you with this point . |
| 8 | In fact , if you are able to do this successfully , and if there is an empathy between yourself and your partner , the experience will be enlivening for both parties . |
| 9 | When you are able to do this with the major scales , try the various minors , modes and arpeggios , mixing them up as they might occur in a chord progression . |
| 10 | And one of the reasons why the black women in Liverpool put this exhibition together erm and they tried to pick out different kinds of jobs that women had to show that black women could do those jobs , and they were saying look , there 's lots of stereotypes erm about the kinds of jobs that black and Asian women can do that fit in with their personalities , and you know the world is wide open and you are able to do this and you do n't have to be erm a singer or a model or erm or erm erm a runner , you know , the whole stereotypes in terms of what black people are good at and they 're saying let's break away from this , let's show the kinds of things that we can do and we can do anything that we set our minds to and erm the exhibition is very positive , actually . |
| 11 | I would be very grateful if you could let me know if you are able to accept this invitation . |
| 12 | One reason why you should try to develop the direction in which you think the company should go from both ends of the company at once is that in the process you gain the commitment of those who will have to follow the direction — and ‘ make it happen ’ and in a free society you are unlikely to get this commitment without a high degree of involvement and understanding of both where the ultimate goal is , and the process by which the decisions regarding that goal have been reached . |
| 13 | If you are unable to meet this deadline please let me know as soon as possible . |
| 14 | If you are unable to meet this deadline please let me know as soon as possible . |
| 15 | If you are unable to meet this deadline please let me know as soon as possible . |
| 16 | For fifthly he is so obviously reasonable that you are inclined to doubt this . |
| 17 | All in all , though , this is still likely to be the sharpest comment on the venality and duplicity of the American political process you are likely to find this side of November ‘ 92 . |
| 18 | We are all going this way round the tree . |
| 19 | Bob Clough-Parker , spokesman for the city 's Chamber of Trade , who went on both the previous lobbying missions to London , said : ‘ Speaking on behalf of the private sector we are delighted to have this renewed opportunity to discuss Chester 's merits as a location for the pay office with the new minister . ’ |
| 20 | Chairman Peter Johnson said : ‘ We are delighted to have this following when you consider that the recession is biting deep . |
| 21 | CCG director Mike Queen added : ‘ We are delighted to have this prestigious contract . |
| 22 | WE ARE PLEASED TO CONTINUE THIS TRADITION WITH THE CLASSIC VICTORIAN GREENHOUSE . |
| 23 | We are pleased to say this is now in hand . |
| 24 | We are pleased to offer this pension which has been a firm favourite with British guests for many years . |
| 25 | When we are privileged to know this in advance ( and I think that it is wrong in nearly all cases not to tell a dying patient ) it is a time for preparation and repentance , and ultimately of acceptance . |
| 26 | Such intricate processing requires a lot of brain power , and we are prepared to devote this because sight is so important to us . |
| 27 | Yet , oddly , the only authors for whom we are ready to make this provision nowadays are the Irish ones , Joyce and Yeats . |
| 28 | If they are not , we are likely to interpret this somehow : as rudeness perhaps , or deafness , or lack of attention . |
| 29 | He said : ‘ This will be as tough a test as we are likely to face this season . |
| 30 | ‘ We are happy to do this but it is a struggle to meet our debt . |