Example sentences of "[subord] it is [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | So , although it is good practice to do so , it is not normally essential to add new module versions to SPRs and SSRs . |
| 2 | Although it is early days and the team will not be reporting back until March , what is already becoming clear to it is that , unless small firms are encouraged to continue training chartered accountants , the smaller end of the profession may not have a future at all . |
| 3 | Although it is early days yet , should we be that club , then it can only spell disaster . |
| 4 | ‘ They are all healthy and all stable , although it is early days yet , ’ said the spokesman . |
| 5 | ICI 's catalysts are used extensively in the production of ammonia , hydrogen and methanol , although it is developing markets in refining petrochemicals and organic synthesis . |
| 6 | ‘ Try to keep me away , ’ he had whispered , ‘ although it is exquisite torture for me these days , my dear McAllister , to have you so near , and be unable to stroke every bit of your delectable body . |
| 7 | Although it is common knowledge that dogs have been extensively employed in times of war , most people imagine that the cat has never been exploited in this way . |
| 8 | Although it is common knowledge that the authorities sold a great many works of art from Russian museums to foreign buyers during the 1920s and 1930s , it is rather less well-known that the book reserves of Russian libraries were similarly violated . |
| 9 | Although it is common practice to distinguish what Henry Sweet called ‘ form-words ’ as distinct from ‘ full words ’ and to locate the former in grammar rather than lexis , it has to be noted that these ‘ form-words ’ have emerged over time from full-blown lexical sources , and for the most part still have recognizable kin which show clear signs of the relationship . |
| 10 | It is different to the Japanese and Korean suits in that , although it is loose fitting , it has buttons and a high Mandarin collar . |
| 11 | I also support the proposal to have a list published , I know who 's gon na be top of the list , it 's possibly going to be me , and I 'm not ashamed of that so erm , let's go ahead and do it , 'cause it is public money , and the public have a right to know where that money 's going , so I 'm not ashamed of that . |
| 12 | I have been preaching a few times and invitations are coming in , so it is good experience for me . |
| 13 | Most people are amazed to get an answer from the band at all , so it is good business and public relations to try and answer these enquiries . |
| 14 | Such studies have received a lot of publicity , so it is small wonder that the average family doctor suspects a psychological cause rather than a physical one , especially where patients complain of multiple symptoms . |
| 15 | The local sailors are the people who probably know the conditions best , so it is worthwhile speaking to someone who can point out the idiosyncrasies of the location . |
| 16 | And then , of course , there is the alternative of public transport , provided it is ground transport ( aircraft are major polluters ) . |
| 17 | Under the proposals , they will be liable to tax on the value of the dividend plus a notional , non-payable tax credit of 20% which will be set off against their liability at the single flat rate of 35%. 28 Income which discretionary trustees use to meet trust management expenses will not be liable to tax at the single flat rate of 35% but at the lower rate of 20% ( if the income is dividends ) or at the basic rate of 25% ( if it is other income ) . |
| 18 | mimic each sentence in turn , having the language helper say it both before and after you each time , so that you always hear the LH saying it correctly last ( especially if it is new material ) . |
| 19 | Employees should be informed if a company car is included in the compensation package and if it is usual practice to employ a driver . |
| 20 | If the change is exothermic T s will exceed T r for a short period , but if it is endothermic T s will temporarily lag behind T r . |
| 21 | Thus if it is aggregate demand that requires controlling , monetary policy is a poor weapon to do this . |
| 22 | 7 Question the validity of the release and if it is worthwhile plan the mailing in detail . |
| 23 | Cos if it is communist behaviour |
| 24 | But , if it is untainted purity you are looking for , go elsewhere . |
| 25 | ‘ As for value for money , it was n't per se my main concern but reorienting it from an activity-based approach of what the cost of something was to VFM in terms of delivery to the patient — evaluating what we were doing well in the sense you or I as doctor-patient would expect , the outcomes of value to the patient , establishing how much it costs to deliver ( something we could n't do but are better at now ) and then asking if it is reasonable value for money or , more interestingly , why it is cheaper in one place than another , benchmarking it . ’ |
| 26 | Be prepared to insist : if it is bacterial meningitis early treatment with antibiotics is vital . |
| 27 | If it is windy Tracey will not risk taking him on the roads , and instead exercises him in the school , but she never jumps him . |
| 28 | It is , if it is wrong hold down and press C. |
| 29 | We have to establish contact with the kidnappers and try to exchange something , even if it is just information . |
| 30 | The traditional role of the building professional , however , has been to provide commercial buildings with services related to basic environmental control solutions and low running costs , especially if it is speculative development . |