Example sentences of "[pers pn] [be] [prep] a [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The kind of satisfaction which can be anxiety-free is that in which my own creative powers and understanding of the world around me are at a maximum and this is satisfaction which the individual can only achieve as part of a community of persons directed at these ends . |
| 2 | I think every , all the benefits should definitely be means tested , I know that most of them are to a degree . |
| 3 | There 's no doubt if you analyze a lot of dreams , that an awful lot of them are as a matter of fact . |
| 4 | Assume for example that Ford and General Motors between them are in a position to buy up the Great Lakes and pollute them as much as they desire in order to reduce the costs against such an action . |
| 5 | It is disturbing to think any of them are in a position of influence in the education field since to a man they seem only capable of talking in cliche-riddled sentences or civil service speak . |
| 6 | Some of them are like a lot of old women . ’ |
| 7 | I been on a boat once with the school . |
| 8 | I been on a train with the school once — we went to the seaside and I cut my toe . |
| 9 | Had I been in a vehicle I could have gone back , but on foot it was not worth risking the wasted energy . |
| 10 | Never have I been in a place of such contrasts . |
| 11 | I dare not go to again but there is a Tie Rack where Werewolf and I are on a promise with the girls serving there . |
| 12 | You and I are under an enchantment , Joe . |
| 13 | I need to introduce a different dimension and I am at a loss . |
| 14 | Is it because I am at a loss as to how to go on ? |
| 15 | Her performances were legendary , and I am at a loss to describe them now . |
| 16 | I am at a loss to understand why , except for commercial reasons , the rush to publish was necessary . |
| 17 | How would you feel if someone flew more than halfway around the world to say to you , ‘ I am at a loss . |
| 18 | There are so many products on the market I am at a loss as to what to buy and so would appreciate your advice on the type of shampoo , conditioner and spray which would make my hair look thicker and also which perm to try . |
| 19 | I am at a loss to explain this contradiction , as Gubby and I both accepted and talked about our next-door-neighbour relationship in later life . |
| 20 | Aphids , even I am at a loss for something funny to say about them . |
| 21 | I hesitate to write such a critical letter , but frankly I am at a loss to see how your new design can in any way be seen as an improvement . |
| 22 | Having said that , the vague possibility that we may end this season by finishing bottom and going out of the League remains incomprehensible to me and I am at a loss to explain it . |
| 23 | But I am at a loss to resolve whether to take away the things he has given me or no . |
| 24 | ‘ I have exhorted my wife to the point where I am at a loss for patient words , ’ he protested . |
| 25 | you know you sort of , you were there , I am as a trainer you were sort of digging away there getting a bit more information out about people . |
| 26 | ‘ The more anonymous I am as an actor the easier it is to make you believe I 'm someone else . ’ |
| 27 | I am on a beach , clean white sand , soft under my bare feet . |
| 28 | I am on a swing in a small park with my brother . |
| 29 | In August I had a job , now I am on a shortlist . |
| 30 | I HAD to retire early after several operations but because I am on an invalidity pension , and not income support , I do not get mortgage , rent , poll tax , dental or any other sort of relief . |