Example sentences of "[conj] be [art] [noun] [to-vb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Or was the world to wake up renewed ? |
| 2 | You 'll know that when you select NI products you 'll be buying gifts that are a pleasure to give as well as to receive . |
| 3 | By … that were a fight to remember . |
| 4 | It is so loud that were the bats to hear it , their hyper-sensitive ears , tuned to detect the faintest of echoes , would be seriously overloaded . |
| 5 | Nor is a duty to promote a sense of national identity and social cohesion universally acknowledged . |
| 6 | After a flurry of litigation it is now settled that stipulations as to time in a rent review clause are prima facie not of the essence ( United Scientific Holdings Ltd v Burnley BC [ 1977 ] 2 All ER 62 ) ; nor is an obligation to prepare service charge accounts ( West Central Investments Ltd v Borovik ( 1977 ) 241 EG 609 ) . |
| 7 | Commitment is the key word , and Marks is in full command through a most contrasted and well-planned programme that is a delight to listen to over and over again . |
| 8 | The modern version we are using has the same hole , and our wood-burning stove has a pipe that goes through it , while the rest of it is closed with a cowl that is a bitch to fix . |
| 9 | So it would be as well to distinguish clearly in our minds between the historical crime book that is pastiche and the book that is an attempt to portray some distant time through a crime story . |
| 10 | Nottingham three four three four three four if you 'd like to have a chat on the air that 's the number to ring . |
| 11 | It is clear that political commitment is no more sufficient for the development of good pedagogy than is the ability to speak a particular language and to share in its associated culture . |
| 12 | Nor was a desire to retaliate for the Triple Intervention of 1895 totally absent . |
| 13 | No , I would n't say I did , and I would n't say that 's what I was looking for , particularly , because again I mean it 's a much abused notion that perhaps that class disappears in postwar Britain , I think that 's a political issue that was an attempt to make it look as if class was disappearing , class differences rather , but I think there is a lot of evening out , there 's not the stark differences of the quality of life of furnishings that you would have found say in homes before the war . |
| 14 | These modern low-winged aircraft have an exceptional record of reliability , superb visibility and are a delight to fly . |
| 15 | ‘ Although these claims are true , they are rather misleading and are an attempt to generate fees by the businesses concerned , ’ says tax specialist Peter Howarth . |
| 16 | All of these mechanisms — the inflammatory process , the process of tissue repair , the process of immunity and the phenomenon of shock — are anatomical and physiological body defence mechanisms against injury and disease which are protective , and are an attempt to prevent further damage . |
| 17 | And were a scream to rise in her , would she manage to suppress it before it shot from her mouth ? |
| 18 | Mr Roach stressed yesterday that his views were personal and were an attempt to defend the status quo in the police service . |
| 19 | On July 16 Winnie Mandela was granted leave to appeal against her conviction and six-year sentence for kidnapping and being an accessory to assault [ see p. 38179 ] . |
| 20 | He is a good entertainer and is a chance to see if he can use that as a springboard for a new career . |
| 21 | It causes leaks and blockages in the system , and is a contributor to pump failure , but it can be prevented by the addition of special chemicals . |
| 22 | But she 's happiest working for TV and is a frontrunner to pick up another British Academy award next year . |
| 23 | The Squirrel inspires confidence and is a delight to fly . |
| 24 | But above all the setting is lovely , and is a temptation to find a picnic place . |
| 25 | ‘ A bright and lively atmosphere ’ was promised , with a city centre ‘ which is unique , feels and looks European , and is a pleasure to spend time in ’ . |
| 26 | For someone who is definitely not on the pay-roll at Borland , suffice it to say that Quatro Pro for Windows is an exciting product which exceeded my expectations and is a pleasure to work with . |
| 27 | The Longhorn has a most amicable and docile nature and is a pleasure to keep as well as one of the most handsome breeds for a parkland setting . |
| 28 | He spent some time in the Navy , worked in light engineering and is a watchmaker to trade . |
| 29 | Walking will help you to sleep and is an antidote to stress , nervous tension and depression . |
| 30 | This chapter is an account of the process and is an attempt to see it from the family 's perspective . |