Example sentences of "[noun] [vb mod] be [prep] [verb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Diplomats close to the peace negotiations say Mr Najibullah may be in hiding in Kabul , but there is no indication that he has left the country . |
| 2 | Dr G 's belief that physics should be about learning to think in an ‘ abstract and critical way ’ is reflected in his views on teaching ; it is , for example , important to him that students should have some control over their own learning . |
| 3 | Auntie said carefully : " Then I think , and thinking must be like seeing : I see things . " |
| 4 | Pennys Sweetness and Clashganiff Hero hold bright chances at Hackney tomorrow and in the evening Oyster Duke , Our Muriel and Deepwell Minx could be worth supporting at Walthamstow . |
| 5 | ‘ To expect the Liberals to control Labour would be like asking Dad 's Army to restrain the Mongol Hordes . ’ |
| 6 | To expect the Liberals to control Labour would be like asking Dad 's Army to restrain the Mongol Hordes . ’ |
| 7 | Bear experts conclude that the only way to maintain a bear population in the Pyrenees would be by importing bears from other parts of Europe . |
| 8 | And if , as seems likely , the election confirms support for reform , the costs of the no-confidence vote will be worth bearing . |
| 9 | The Tory manifesto promised to reduce waiting times from 18 months , but the greatest concentration will be on increasing the power of the family doctor in areas such as community care . |
| 10 | This chapter looks at the rise in the secondary labour market , studies what the future trends are likely to be , and examines how limited the scope of traditional trade union action will be in countering the consequences of this job market restructuring . |
| 11 | How effective the judiciary can be in fulfilling such a role is another matter . |
| 12 | Shut your mouth , so , and see how speedy Ewan can be at getting that fuzz scraped off your face . |
| 13 | Whatever Mr Major 's motives may be for having concluded that your that the process is at an end that your involvement , effectively , with Gerry Adams is at an end , what about Mr Reynolds ' motives ? |
| 14 | For these reasons , however valuable Bourdieu 's work may be in identifying the patterns and relationships or the society or mass consumption , it is limited with respect to the present project . |
| 15 | Something along the following lines may be worth considering , and of course many other simple dishes could be introduced according to their taste , provided each day 's food is well balanced from the point of view of the nourishment elderly people require . |
| 16 | The report says the main thrust of the work should be in reducing the amount of energy Britain burns to keep buildings warm . |
| 17 | Their only prospect of immediate escape would be through selling everything , but the prices at which they 'd do this might prove Unexpectedly low . |
| 18 | The skill would be in framing legislation acceptable to landowning and related interests . ’ |
| 19 | The major benefit would be in raising awareness of this potentially devastating condition . |
| 20 | Mullineux does not make it clear , however , what the advantages would be of dismantling the Bank of England and the major functions being carried out by the private sector , indeed it is difficult to see of any real benefits , although the disadvantages could be major . |
| 21 | The sooner Chris Woods , if fit , or David Seaman is brought in , the closer England will be to having an insurance policy should misfortune befall the great keeper , as in the infamous case of Gordon Banks in 1970 . |
| 22 | It is uncommon for schools to use processes such as critical path analysis because they can be very time consuming unless used by experts , although simpler versions may be worth considering for example stocks and flows models . |
| 23 | Stable jockey Warren O'Connor hopes to be fit to ride Royal Ballerina following his ankle operation in July and if that 's the case then the Kauntze filly should be worth supporting . |
| 24 | Stable jockey Warren O'Connor hopes to be fit to ride Royal Ballerina following his ankle operation in July and if that 's the case then the Kauntze filly should be worth supporting . |
| 25 | Another route to a part-time job might be by looking at the cards in newsagents ' windows , or asking as your local Job Centre or office of Professional and Executive Recruitment , addresses of which will be in your local Yellow Pages . |
| 26 | Anybody have an idea what the difference might be between comparing and contr ? |
| 27 | Arguably , a major focus of marketing could be on emphasising the individuality of services . |
| 28 | Keeping some of the Rangers first team squad away from a disco would be like keeping moths from a lightbulb . |
| 29 | Anything you could take to slow or halt the onset of Aids would be worth knowing about . |
| 30 | To put Labour in charge would be like trying to douse a fire with kerosene . |