Example sentences of "[modal v] be a [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Constitutional meddling has been rejected , but his first move should be a decisive step towards fair votes . |
| 2 | Since the base category will be used in every comparison , it is desirable that there should be a substantial number of cases in it ; we do not want comparisons to be made with an unreliable figure . |
| 3 | There should be a collective understanding of the issues , so that the judgements involved in decision-making can be well informed . |
| 4 | It is also considered indecent for couples to be seen to be intimate in public because sex should be a private affair , only between man and wife . |
| 5 | Pop should be a scarce resource , rather than something ‘ deserved ’ ( like free milk ) . |
| 6 | The bore of the bush should be a snug fit over the moving slide . |
| 7 | It should be a profitable experience . |
| 8 | I mean do you think that the actual cutting of the meat should be a managerial task ? |
| 9 | There is no suggestion even in the passage quoted earlier from the Acts that as Christians we should strive for communism and equality — rather our concern within the church community should be a genuine caring for those in need . |
| 10 | Still , a suspicion lingers that the gamekeeper 's grandson would like to be the laird , and I think it scandalous that Jackie 's rewards from a nation whose standard-bearer he has so long been , should be a mere OBE. |
| 11 | With some kinds of solo song , or even operatic aria , the accompaniment should be a mere background murmur . |
| 12 | This should be a multi-function space , utilising wall areas for large informative photographs of RBGE activities . |
| 13 | it should be a flowing version and to do a capital K like that is not exactly join |
| 14 | One of the star lots should be a small watercolour by Emil Nolde , ‘ Cyclamen and chrysanthemum ’ , dated 1945 which is estimated at DM150–200,000 ( £52–70,000 ; $90–120,000 ) . |
| 15 | Included in the additional machines should be a small number of portable machines , to be booked out to staff who must unavoidably work away from base for periods . |
| 16 | It should be a great help . ’ |
| 17 | The Government are neglecting what should be a great jewel in the British crown . |
| 18 | It should be a great doss up ! |
| 19 | It should be a great doss up ! |
| 20 | There should be a great atmosphere . |
| 21 | This very old and handsome breed should be a great deal more valued than it is , though it is much better appreciated overseas than at home , especially in hotter climates . |
| 22 | In this liaison there should be a great deal of give and take , generating trust and mutual respect . |
| 23 | ‘ It should be a great evening . |
| 24 | ‘ A good example of the sort of player who should be a great beneficiary of this scheme is James Lenton — a tremendously hard worker who has struggled financially and once even had to quit to resort to coaching , ’ Lewis added . |
| 25 | Owning a dog should be a great source of enjoyment , but not everyone appreciates that it is a responsibility as well . |
| 26 | No doubt new items are being choreographed already for 1986 reunion , which will be held in a school , so the acoustics should be a great improvement on Crystal Palace and the atmosphere much cosier . |
| 27 | MANANA should be a Dutch word . |
| 28 | " This should be a splendid show , " he murmured , and Pain nodded his agreement . |
| 29 | Ability in the techniques of good management should be a prime objective of all surveyors . |
| 30 | For anyone working in the chemical , pharmaceutical , engineering or food-processing industries , exposures at work should be a prime suspect . |