Example sentences of "[adj] [conj] [verb] [adv] [vb infin] " in BNC.

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1 Nearly always , some alternative compound has been found , but changes from DDT to malathion have increased costs some seven-fold , to fenitrothion some 18-fold and to propoxur some 27-fold , both because the chemicals are more expensive and because the organophosphate and carbamate insecticides are less persistent and need more frequent application .
2 We have been living beyond our means for too long and had better start tightening our belts . ’
3 He was certainly helpful but did also request that the name of the location be altered too .
4 Unfortunately coaches are not infallible and do occasionally break down or need replacing and certain on board facilities may occasionally fail .
5 On the other hand , erm quite a number are supporting the troops that are doing the fighting on our behalf , so it 's up to you ; it 's your comments that we want — Oxford , three double one , one double one , the lines are open and do please call in now .
6 These identifiers need not be valid and need only approximate to the range required , as LIFESPAN PMR will start and finish the report with valid identifiers which are nearest to those specified but which do not exceed the range given by them .
7 These identifiers need not be valid and need only approximate to the range required , as LIFESPAN PMR will start and finish the report with valid identifiers which are nearest to those specified but which do not exceed the range given by them .
8 These identifiers need not be valid and need only approximate to the range required , as LIFESPAN PMR will start and finish the report with valid identifiers which are nearest to those specified but which do not exceed the range given by them .
9 These identifiers need not be valid and need only approximate to the range required , as LIFESPAN PMR will start and finish the report with valid identifiers which are nearest to those specified but which do not exceed the range given by them .
10 These identifiers need not be valid and need only approximate to the range required , as LIFESPAN PMR will start and finish the report with valid identifiers which are nearest to those specified but which do not exceed the range given by them .
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