Example sentences of "[subord] it [verb] [adj] [n mass] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Trapping data into files in this way can be extremely useful because it changes ephemeral data into a permanent list . |
| 2 | Such ‘ integrated development ’ is vital for any long term protection of elephants , and other wildlife , because it gives local people a stake in conservation . |
| 3 | John has always said that prejudice is hard to combat because it means changing people 's inner feelings , ‘ their hearts and minds ’ . |
| 4 | Your attitude is important because it shows other people how you feel . |
| 5 | Shall we just say that a checkerboard solution is unjust by definition because it treats different people differently for no good reason , and justice requires treating like cases alike ? |
| 6 | There 's an important element in this crisis and , in a sense , the government 's reaction , belated as it is , shows a recognition that the crisis , as it affects gay people , can only be stopped or delayed , deferred or whatever through involvement with the gay community — and that 's an odd recognition in this climate . |