Example sentences of "[adj] [coord] [adj] [to-vb] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | First , the applicant must show that the child is actually suffering or likely to suffer harm which is significant . |
| 2 | ( b ) Alternative accommodation for alleged abusers Where a child is suffering or likely to suffer ill-treatment within the home and the alleged abuser proposes to move from the premises , a local authority may assist him to obtain alternative accommodation ( Sched 2 , para 5 ) . |
| 3 | Nor am I suggesting that black children are somehow linguistically deficient or unable to separate English from Creole . |
| 4 | You should also have set an example for this beforehand , by sometimes making yourself scarce when your parent 's friends come , without being in any way unsociable or unwilling to prepare food and drink for them . |
| 5 | One would predict that where a particular sibling is not willing or able to give support they are unlikely to receive it , except perhaps if they have given assistance in the past . |
| 6 | The electoral register was used as a sampling frame of addresses ( institutional inmates were excluded for practical reasons — so few of them are willing or able to answer survey questions ) . |
| 7 | A new breed of archaeologist is emerging — more open-minded and willing to see significance in the detail of the countryside which is slowly disappearing . |
| 8 | It comes with both 3.5″ and 5.25″ floppy disks containing the installation and retrieval software , a clear and easy to understand user 's guide and of course a compact disk . |
| 9 | He disliked the arriviste Jews because he felt that they were provincial and superstitious and liable to arouse hostility ; nor did he believe that they would be loyal to France . |
| 10 | We still have a small hard core of football supporters that are willing and able to create trouble if they 're given the chance . |
| 11 | The imminent loss of perhaps a third of the cream of Russian science , he says , demonstrates the importance of taking rapid action , by whatever means available , to help those still willing and able to do science . |
| 12 | 1817 " The Meeting impressd , with the distress of the Tenantry of the Island from the reduced state of the Price of Black Cattle &c. ; conceive it proper and necessary to make application to Shawfield and his Trustees for a reduction of Rent while the times continue so oppressing , but with proper delicacy to this subject they decline making application at Present and till it is ascertained how cattle markets may go in June next … " |
| 13 | Those who are mentally alert may not find it easy or pleasant to take help from the very ones they have supported and cared for over the years . |
| 14 | Greenway is said to have been self-confident , ‘ temperamental and quick to take offence ’ . |
| 15 | It is clearly pointless and ineffective to qualify community interpreters without the professional cooperation of the services . |
| 16 | In rural areas there is a tendency for many of the inhabitants to know one another ; strangers are highly visible and liable to cause suspicion . |
| 17 | You appear to have made up your mind about sex and if this is so , then it 's right and responsible to use contraception . |
| 18 | It would be possible and proper to provide aid for people who are especially disadvantaged by the changes — for example , the very small farmer in Portugal who wants to get out and to join his land to that of his neighbour . |
| 19 | While it takes ingenuity and careful thought it is possible and productive to use drama at the centre of the curriculum , rather than as an occasional extra . |
| 20 | Blue : For casual curls and waves for normal and easy to wave hair . |
| 21 | Some critics have considered it to be too weak and idiosyncratic to carry responsibility for major public and social services . |
| 22 | Following the death of Cromwell in September 1658 , Richard took over as Lord Protector , but proved too weak and amiable to control parliament , particularly as the army and the majority of the gentry preferred the restoration of the monarchy . |
| 23 | Those unhappy with the " confessional " model , mostly in its Christian form , have over the years sought to escape from the dilemma — unconsciously or consciously — by subtracting from the equation of RE all that is controversial and likely to cause trouble . |
| 24 | Any impairment of consciousness from being drowsy and lethargic to total unconsciousness . |
| 25 | As it was , it was impossible for even the most servile and well-meaning to avoid offence . |
| 26 | Singing the booking form shows that you believe yourself and your companions to be physically fit and healthy to take part . |
| 27 | Some people live in areas where the water is especially hard and prone to form scum . |
| 28 | Inwardly she may have been nervous , outwardly she appeared calm , relaxed and ready to have fun . |
| 29 | CoAct features a quick and easy to use incorporation model , laser printing of approved Companies House forms , memorandum and articles of association , registers and minutes . |
| 30 | They are exponents of free love , and generally seem to be promiscuous and ready to make love with everyone , including mothers , fathers , aunts , uncles , and children . |