Example sentences of "[coord] be [adj] [adv] [to-vb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The rectories and vicarages I visited played a more important part in the rural community than they have done since or are likely ever to do again . |
| 2 | However the legislation specifically forbad the use of vegetation or planters in the roadway that would either obstruct vision or be high enough to hide children from the view of approaching drivers . |
| 3 | Few Britons in the middle of the eighteenth century had seen the ocean or were likely ever to do so . |
| 4 | Anyone who believes that the Bill goes far enough or is radical enough to satisfy customers ' interests is living in cloud cuckoo land . |
| 5 | She had not even attracted any positive repression , nor been significant enough to affect her husband 's career . |
| 6 | Much research and attention to artists ' requirements has led to a new breed of synthetic brushes which are highly appropriate for use with acrylics , among other uses , which hold their shape well over a long period of time , are delightfully responsive to use , are superbly controllable , allowing precision work , and are durable enough to resist occasional misuse . |
| 7 | In addition many parents find current educational procedures difficult to understand and are uncertain how to express their views . |
| 8 | Nearly all of Dickens ' characters are fully developed and are all there to show Pip 's development . |
| 9 | Clearly , those businesses that foresee the critical changes that will affect plans , and are flexible enough to do something about them , will have a far better chance of being successful than those who can not or will not . |
| 10 | ‘ The way I look at it , they 're over there and are lucky enough to make a dollar for something they enjoy . |
| 11 | They are unable to manipulate two elements at once ( length and breadth , for example ) , they can not perceive conservation ( of weight or volume or mass ) , and are unable mentally to reverse processes . |
| 12 | This is also the only way for motorists who have been refused permission at Killilan to use the private road , or who did n't like to ask , and are fit enough to do eight miles there and back on foot . |
| 13 | It is a skilled sport , best done by people who understand and admire their quarry and are fit enough to pursue and outwit it . |
| 14 | ‘ The lads still at the club are coming from all over the place to turn out for us , and are happy just to play the game . |
| 15 | It seems that adults who provide optimal conversational support for language learning are those who are sensitive to the child 's conversational needs and are able constantly to adjust their own contributions to match those of the child ( Wells 1981 ; Wood 1988 ) . |
| 16 | Some are , in fact , enlarged chambers and are big enough to contain a number of rabbits . |
| 17 | Although rougher and hairier in texture than wool and man-made carpet and not so soft or luxurious , they come in good colours — the natural shades are particularly attractive — and are tough enough to withstand the most active family on its feet . |
| 18 | Both thorns are tolerant of pollution and are tough enough to grow in open , exposed seaside sites regularly raked over by salt-laden winds , although these of course will do nothing for the autumn display . |
| 19 | WATCH out for the jugglers , jesters and minstrels thronging through the courtyards — and be sure not to miss King Arthur 's colourful Daily Parade , the Royal Falconers and the Marionettes show . |
| 20 | We would like to hear from people who regularly attend Auction Sales in different areas or who would be prepared to attend and be good enough to send us regular fair and balanced reports of their observations ; conclusions and recommendations with regard to the numbers of and general condition of the animals ; their handling and treatment ; attendance by officials at the Sales ; facilities for the animals , e.g. hay , water , etc. , and more particularly what happens to the rubbish section ? |
| 21 | The most we can do is expect Owen everywhere , and be strong enough to match him wherever he strikes . |
| 22 | Ice crystallizes out and accumulates in a surface layer which thickens and consolidates ; on calm nights with air temperatures well below freezing point a layer 20 cm deep may form overnight and be firm enough to take the weight of a man by morning . |
| 23 | The dog which the eleventh legion would have taken with them would need some herding instinct , be fleet of foot and be powerful enough to guard the herd against wolf or bear . |
| 24 | Do n't open the packet with your teeth and be careful not to snag the rubber with rings or finger-nails . |
| 25 | Since you 're more than a little accident prone at this time , exercise caution and be careful not to lead your owner into trouble . |
| 26 | Let us strive for relationships that are mutual and be careful not to impose ourselves on people who do n't want or need us . |
| 27 | If you are very keen to try pressing wild flowers , do go to the trouble of checking which species are protected and be strong-willed enough to leave them well alone . |
| 28 | After the break Walden began to win more ball , which they ran with great vigour , and were unlucky not to score on a couple of occasions . |
| 29 | Haslemere travelled to Havant and were unlucky not to get a win . |
| 30 | Cremonese dominated the first half and were unlucky not to get a penalty when winger Massika Lombardini was brought down by a joint tackle from Osman and Gerry Harrison . |