Example sentences of "[is] [adj] [subord] a [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | But is that because a new innovation you see . |
| 2 | By Jan. 21 the US Deputy Secretary of State Lawrence Eagleburger , while clearly recognizing " Israel 's right as a sovereign state to retaliate , to defend itself " , was able to confirm that Israel had pledged to work closely with the USA and " will consult us first " before taking any such action . |
| 3 | Although such a strategy is possible as a distinct strategy , it is more often employed as a tactic for reducing emissions as part of the air quality management strategy . |
| 4 | It is exciting when a brand-new public sector museum opens . |
| 5 | A European political union is perhaps in the making but it is doubtful whether a European political union would act as a superpower — the task of co-ordinating military efforts , of ‘ speaking with a single voice ’ , may not even be worth attempting . |
| 6 | It is doubtful whether a mere counterparty should be treated as a customer . |
| 7 | Psychological empowerment is broader than a pure intrapsychic variable because it measures individual change within one 's social setting , such as one 's belief in one 's ability to act for community change , and one 's belief in the value of group action ( Chavis and Wandersman , 1990 ; Zimmerman , 1990 ) . |
| 8 | In some ways a reaching start is easier than a beating one , but there are still pitfalls for the unwary . |
| 9 | This version is lighter than a traditional Christmas pudding but it has all the flavour . |
| 10 | This is particularly relevant in the case of boys — somehow society seems to think it is appropriate for little girls to shed tears but is embarrassed when a young boy reacts in the same way . |
| 11 | Use of the system is free provided a special identifier is used , ’ added Tim , who is contactable on Harwell extension 5566 for queries . |
| 12 | It 's different when a respected UK dealer makes substantiated claims for something that will affect his reputation for better or worse . |
| 13 | of the tax is payable if a single person lives there . |
| 14 | She is cruelly twisted with arthritis but her spirit is livelier than a young lass 's , more concerned for an old friend in Lamlash who has the same complaint — that dread West Coast damp — and is quite unable to move . |
| 15 | London chain Zoo is amongst those now promoting a scalp pummelling from trained specialists — it sets you back £20 , but it 's better than a flat top |
| 16 | A formal-stage group is leader-dependent whereas a skilful-stage team is leader-independent . |
| 17 | It is a written promise , which is better than a verbal one . |
| 18 | My message therefore , boring but always to be heeded , is ‘ watch your credit control , say NO more often , ask for increased payments more often , use the reference bureaux more often , if in doubt say no — cash in the company is better than a lazy or non repaying loan . ' |
| 19 | This program is better than a great number of Commercial drawing packages for children . |
| 20 | The fact of being ‘ family ’ is no guarantee that people can live together happily on a long-term basis , and almost any other good ‘ care ’ arrangement that can be made for an elderly person is better than a cat-and-dog life with relatives , where there is no common ground for agreement , and constant quarrels make home life a misery . |
| 21 | But then again , I guess a half-successful ‘ Valid ’ is better than a f—ed-up invalid . |
| 22 | With David Robinson all about how Super Nintendo is better than a Megadrive or Megadrive is better than a Super Nintendo big argument |
| 23 | Women are less likely to examine data , whereas analysing somebody else 's balance sheet and profit and loss account is better than a good whodunit as far as top businessmen are concerned . |
| 24 | But even Labour v Tories is better than a party-political system which depends on religion , and an accident of birth . |
| 25 | Half a life , apparently , is better than a full one . |
| 26 | ‘ I suppose half a robbery is better than a full robbery , ’ said Duff . |
| 27 | A volunteer is better than a pressed man . |
| 28 | By the way , my new slogan is : ‘ Sometimes one day is better than a whole year ! ’ |
| 29 | Food rewards , if used at all , must be kept to an absolute minimum ( half a Smartie is better than a whole one ) . |
| 30 | A well-structured short answer is better than a weakly-structured long answer . |