Example sentences of "[is] [adj] that no [noun sg] " in BNC.

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1 The heralds and the disciplinary officers could achieve much ; but it is clear that no factor could ensure a greater respect for the rules of war and for the interests and property of the non-combatant than could firm leadership .
2 In other words , under the misappropriation theory it is clear that no breach of duty to the issuer of the securities traded in , is required , provided there has been a breach of duty to another person ; however , under Rule 14e-3 it is not necessary for any fiduciary duty to be owed or breached .
3 He is resentful that no aid was given to him — another villager was given 3,000 rupees to repair his house because , says Kirtana , he knew the local member of the Orissa state parliament .
4 The Secretary of State has no authority to alter the contents of the report , and it is interesting that no Secretary of State has ever rejected one .
5 But it 's clear that no amount of research will answer what seems at the outset to be a simple question , that is , ‘ Is golf good for the environment ? ’ the reply has to be , ‘ It depends . ’
6 This is not for us fishkeepers , so it is fortunate that no persuasion is required to adapt to my typical menu , of beefheart , lancefish , mussels , feeder shrimps , worms and just about any other meat-based food .
7 ( 1977 ) put it , " By a natural monopoly we mean an industry whose cost function is such that no combination of several firms can produce an industry output vector as cheaply as it can be provided by a single supplier' ( p. 350 ) .
8 It is remarkable that no patient had diarrhoea attributable to diet intolerance , and the number of bowel movements decreased significantly in the PEN group ( Table IV ) .
9 " It is extraordinary that no consultation took place with interested parties before the decision was announced . "
10 A flat fabric wallcovering needs a good wall surface , and is not easy to hang , as it 's important that no paste gets on the face of the fabric which it will stain .
11 It is important that no decision is taken without thorough investigation of all the possibilities , and that everyone is satisfied that the decision taken is the best all-round solution .
12 It is evident that no blame was felt to attach to Vlasov for his part in the battle , since on 11 November Stalin personally appointed him to command 20th Army , entrusting him with 15 precious tanks and a vital role under Zhukov in the planned defence of Moscow .
13 When writing to the Claimant 's Doctor , it is essential that no guidance is given in our correspondence , as to what is or is not covered under the policy .
14 I appreciate that for justices the obligation to provide a reasoned judgment at the conclusion of an application under the Children Act 1989 is one that no doubt presents all sorts of practical difficulties , but inevitably the period during which they reserve should be kept to the minimum in accordance with the whole philosophy of the Act which seeks to abridge time for procedural steps .
15 Harvard radio-astronomer , Dr John Ball , says : — ‘ An invisible galaxy is reasonable but it is unreasonable that no mass can be seen . ’
16 It is surprising that no crowd reaction to the miracle is given .
17 If it is true that no man knows what may befall him , nor how he may make himself safe against all future evils , is it not therefore the wisest course to make no provision , but to live in the present experience only ?
18 The wording , " nothing in the Act shall be construed as conferring a right of action in any civil proceedings " , is conclusive that no action exists ( Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 , s. 47(1) ( a ) ) .
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