Example sentences of "[noun] [vb -s] it an [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | No-one would believe they had a recession on in Japan when they have time and resources to devote to dreaming up and creating things like this : Toshiba Corp has just launched a line of word processors with sound effects — ‘ to introduce an element of fun in the workplace ’ according to Reuter — they bark when you write ‘ dog ’ , moo when you write ‘ cow ’ and make the sound of pouring when you write ‘ beer ’ , and if you recall a text file word-by-word at reading speed , they repeat these and 26 other pre-programmed noises , from sleigh bells to sirens , as the words come up — and it no doubt laughs like a drain when your boss sends it an electronic message telling you you 're fired for being a disruptive influence . |
| 2 | If the rat does not run when given some signal ( such as a light coming on ) , the experimenter gives it an electric shock . |
| 3 | Those canny souls that know how often these things fall at the last hurdle can stop holding their breath and relax over Tadpole Technology Plc 's deal to do a Power RISC-based notebook for IBM Corp : IBM has paid £325,000 for 500,000 new Tadpole shares at what is now the bargain issue price of 65p , which at last week 's price of 224 pence gives it an instant paper profit of £795,000 ; it also gets warrants for 2.22m more shares at the same price to take it to 12.9% . |
| 4 | The Act makes it an absolute offence for a shopkeeper to sell cigarettes or any other tobacco product to young people . |
| 5 | This loneliness makes it an ideal home for the red kite — a rare and nervous bird . |
| 6 | This book should help , and the lively and accessible text written by the curators makes it an interesting read . |
| 7 | The speed of access combined with precision of access to any part of the disc makes it an important development for educational users of video . |
| 8 | The Local Government union NALGO calls it an infamous act of betrayal to Jamie Robertson , who helped bring in thousands of new jobs to the area following the closure of the railway works in the mid nineteen eightees . |
| 9 | The views of the lovely Derbyshire countryside from this gracious house are wonderful and its location in the tranquil and pretty hamlet of Blore makes it an ideal retreat for the discerning traveller . |
| 10 | Gedge considers it an arduous task to create and conform to an invented image . |
| 11 | The dry crisp tone of the side-drum makes it an ideal instrument for emphasizing and giving clearness to rhythmical patterns of almost any speed and intricacy . |
| 12 | The outstanding historical and artistic significance of the costume makes it an obvious target for acquisition by a British museum : the possibility of a serious bid by the Victoria and Albert Museum , perhaps with the assistance of the National Heritage Memorial Fund can not be ruled out . |
| 13 | Now that the portability of the microfilm system makes it an attractive product , the unresolved controversy may resurface . |
| 14 | We 've chosen Boppard as the base for our Rhine Fly-Drive holidays because it 's not only a great place to visit in its own right , but because its central location makes it an ideal spot from which to explore the mighty Rhine . |
| 15 | The efficacy of elemental diet treatment in controlling disease activity makes it an important potential alternative to traditional corticosteroid treatment , particularly for children . |
| 16 | ‘ It will not be appearing in any systems in the near future , but the cost advantage for large systems makes it an attractive prospect . ’ |
| 17 | Naturally the quality of the objects is not entirely consistent ( some of the prints seem pretty standard , for example ) , but the sheer range of artists makes it an impressive resource . |
| 18 | Ross Buckland , Unigate 's chief executive , said : ‘ The nature of Clifford 's operations makes it an exceptional fit : strengthening Unigate 's existing operations and offering benefits of integration and the prospect of further expansion of our food interests . ’ |
| 19 | ‘ Deus venerunt gentes ’ is long a good ten minutes if you sing all four sections ; the ranges of its five-part scoring lie less comfortably for modern choirs , and its vocal lines are technically demanding ; the harrowing text makes it an unlikely choice for church use ; the piece has never been published except as part of a library edition ; it takes stamina and capable direction to make a convincing interpretation out of it ; and since it hardly ever gets a hearing , only the adventurous know of its existence . |
| 20 | HOLME PIERREPONT NATIONAL WATER SPORTS CENTRE is set in a beautiful country park and the Olympic Standard water sports course makes it an important venue for international canoeing , slalom and rowing events . |
| 21 | The versatility of gouache makes it an ideal medium for working in the rugged New Zealand landscape . |