Example sentences of "[pron] are [adv prt] [prep] [art] " in BNC.

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1 There are plenty of surgical patients walking around with only one lung , and some of them are down to a third of normal lung area .
2 The system should allow for some unexpected failures , which are out of the drivers ' control , to occur . ’
3 It 's Twickenham once more for Bicester RFC who are through to the final again after seeing off Altrincham Kersal in the semis .
4 A useful way of considering this is to use the concept of the dependency ratio , that is the ratio of people who are out of the labour market in relation to those who are in it .
5 The gradual phasing out of the married woman 's option has been accompanied by the introduction of credits towards the basic state pension for those who are out of the labour market because of home responsibilities .
6 The additional earnings-related components of the state pension is based on the best twenty years ' earnings , so those who are out of the labour market for substantial periods ( mainly women ) have little choice of which periods of earnings to take .
7 So far nearly 2,000 extra bed spaces have been provided , and the number of people who are out on the streets is substantially lower than 12 months ago .
8 The fact that you are up at the top of a business hierarchy does not confer all-seeing wisdom .
9 I hope you are up to the job .
10 Use a water-resistant variety if you are in-and-out of the sea and pool .
11 you are on to a good thing , you 'll end up with knitteds that suit you because they fit .
12 But they will make a charge for disconnecting and reconnecting which may negate the saving unless you are out of the country for several months .
13 After placing the top two cards on the other piles , the third card from the top will appear when you are out of the room .
14 Climb a little higher and things become much smoother because you are out of the so-called ‘ ground effect ’ .
15 The message is simple ; if you are on the ground after a tackle you are out of the game ! !
16 ‘ There are things to be done , ’ she said , her voice heavy , ‘ and I think it best if you are out of the way for a while . ’
17 Take it , and in the space of only twenty miles you pass through a rapid summary of all the Pyrenean landscapes : high pasture first of all , nowhere richer than near the Col du Soul or , with a backing of the fearsome granite of the Cirque de Lit or ; then , after the village of Arbéost , dense woodland and the gorge of the river ; then suddenly open , more or less flat country , well cultivated , and you are out of the mountains for good .
18 Obviously you should check with the receptionist or whoever is organizing the candidates that you are not going to miss your turn if you are out for a while .
19 Smaller , more discreet means of cleaning up are preferable when you are out for a walk .
20 In an emergency this may prevent a dog from straying into a potentially dangerous situation , for example if you should suddenly encounter riders on horseback when you are out for a walk along a narrow path .
21 This means that while you are out for the evening , anyone who may be watching the house will be unsure as to whether you are at home or not , because various lights will go on and off at different times .
22 If your camcorder has a record-review button , you will find this to be a most useful facility to have at your disposal when you are out on a shoot because it enables you to make a quick check on the previous shot before starting to record the next .
23 ‘ Hardly any of you are out on the beat trying to catch murderers and rapists . ’
24 This could result in a fire flaring up , causing possible injury and , especially if you are out at the time , widespread damage .
25 ‘ If you are out in a bar , club or hotel , the drinks are carefully measured go home , ’ she added .
26 But stealing the tools of your trade when you are out in the middle of the night is macabre .
27 ‘ I 'd recommend walking to anyone , when you are out in the countryside you forget all about work and the bills coming through the post all the stress of everyday life disappears .
28 Although you may get ridiculously low because of pressing on too hard , when , a few minutes later , you are back in the good conditions several thousand feet up , you must forget the wasted time and concentrate on flying normally .
29 When you are back in the main square of the Malá Strana , imagine it encircled with medieval houses set above arcades .
30 ‘ So you are off on an escapade .
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