Example sentences of "[is] [adj] that [adv] [art] " in BNC.

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1 Whatever the final conclusion to research underway may be , it is ironical that perhaps the best solution to the problem is the increased use of that other much environmentally criticised energy source , nuclear power .
2 It is possible that only a very marked and rapid reduction in interest rates , which might cause a substantial shift in confidence , would be effective .
3 It is clear that even a good working knowledge of credit costs helps consumers only if that knowledge affects their shopping decisions .
4 It is clear that even the named and identified members of Jesus 's following represent a broad and diverse spectrum .
5 When one does this , it is clear that not every child is equally equipped to cope with the particular purposes and tasks that occur in classrooms .
6 Though many of these posts overlapped and the bulk of the membership were passive , it is clear that almost every avenue of expression or opinion — from welfare to warfare , from motoring to flying — was controlled , regulated and policed by the NSDAP .
7 It is interesting that only a few years ago Mr Albert Baker of Baker Bros. , Upper Halling , paid the Vicar part of the cost of wood he had cut in Halling woods .
8 For the more down to earth woodworker it is interesting that often the cordless drill is picked up in preference to the mains powered one for many tasks .
9 It 's crucial that even a basic name and address system can get at a particular name , or group of names , as quickly as possible .
10 It is noticeable that even a writer like J. 5 .
11 Indeed , the pattern of research work in the humanities and social sciences is such that perhaps the only generalisation which can be made is that no article or book is written using only the resources of one library , still less the home library of a researcher 's institution .
12 Moreover , the volume of literature in these other areas is such that only an outline can be presented here .
13 It is ironic that often the most severe weather conditions can produce some of the most intricate and fragile sights .
14 It is incredible that both the Minister and the Prime Minister whitewash the inquiry by describing it as independent .
15 If the ballvalve is faulty it is likely that either the washer has worn or that the seating needs replacing ( page 46 ) .
16 Given the composition of Council , it is likely that only the DTI stands in the way of adoption of this proposal : if it is adopted , I hope we will be spared further sanctimonious claims to the high ground by the Institute , and that it concedes it is operating predominantly in the interests of ( some of ) its members .
17 Besides governments , it is likely that only the largest companies will engage in any kind of record retention and archive management .
18 It is false that only a person in authority is an authority .
19 IT 'S incredible that both the British Government and the European Commission plan cuts in overseas aid .
20 Bukharin replied : ‘ It is obvious that only the real process of exchanges of substances between town and country can serve as a firm and stable basis for the influence of the town to be decisive . ’
21 Even today , he is sure that subconsciously the experience continues to affect him , especially when storm , rain or trees trigger off the train of associations .
22 It is unlikely that even the most devious psychologist could devise a behavioural test , other than navigation , that would harness that computational ability .
23 It is unlikely that even the simplest company can use the armed forces technique but the principle is widely valid .
24 ‘ It is scandalous that only a tiny fraction of cars in the UK have catalysts fitted .
25 It is important that whenever a rabbit is shot at it should be well clear of the hole .
26 But it is important that here the yokes are inverted : Mariana and the ties with Spain she represents have been transformed , translated into Mexican , into the complexities of the mestizo Mexican present .
27 It is evident that however the relationship is conceived it contains many elements of disorder and conflict , and that if there is not a substantial movement , in the medium-term future , towards greater economic equality among the nations of the world , the prospects for peaceful international cooperation will become still more discouraging .
28 It is evident that today the expertise ( knowledge + expertise ) and reasoning strategies used by highly skilled maintenance engineers are the most critical areas of the problem-solving process .
29 It is plain that only a small community closely knit by ties of kinship , common sentiment , and belief , and placed in a stable environment , could live successfully by such a regime of unofficial rules .
30 If we are tackling a very big warren it is probable that only the most likely of the bolt-holes will have been fitted with purse nets , simply because insufficient nets are available .
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