Example sentences of "[conj] [adj] be [vb pp] [det] " in BNC.
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1 | In the past few years I have been involved in a Seminar for senior administrators from the Third World studying at British Universities A group of 25 or 30 is gathered each year at Plockton in Wester Ross by the British Council , the ODA and the Highland Board . |
2 | Jobless growth , changes in the composition of the workforce , increased ‘ flexibility ’ of labour 's terms and conditions , have all contributed to an economic revival which has had minimal benefits where these are needed most . |
3 | Before the wooden boat sank , however , her crew were taken off and treated with the utmost courtesy by Kapitän Leutnant F.K. Paul , who accepted the ML 's surrender : a tribute he paid to a gallant foe , and evidence if this is needed that chivalry is the prerogative of individuals , not nations . |
4 | If this is passed some of us will no longer be active . ’ |
5 | It was , after all , only if this was done that there would be any wealth to distribute to services like health . |
6 | With a few exceptions , they said , most hornbills in captivity are not breeding , and many are given little chance to , living as they do without a mate or a nestbox . |
7 | When the distinguished surgeon who had agreed to operate if necessary was told this , he said he doubted if that was the cause , as there was no numbness in my arms , and he would like to see the effect of the blue dye on the lower half of the spinal cord . |
8 | The authority is given parental rights over the child by the court order and unless this is revoked these remain in force until he or she reaches 18 . |
9 | Since that was written much has changed . |
10 | When that is done those that are redeemable necessarily constitute a class separate from those not issued as redeemable even though they may be identical in every other respect . |
11 | Now when that 's improved enough , I 'm gon na start asking these councillors and that if I can take their photograph . |
12 | The kindly old chap who gave up his seat for me brought me my pint saying ‘ Drink this mate , you 'll feel better when tha 's supped that . ’ |