Example sentences of "[is] [vb pp] [adv prt] a [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Around this linear framework is built up a complex system of open and interacting planes , which sometimes seem to represent the forms of the body but which are often quite arbitrary compositional elements . |
| 2 | In the resonance technique a series of pulses of either compressional or torsional waves is transmitted down a long rod mechanically coupled to the specimen under investigation . |
| 3 | ‘ It 's turned out a beautiful blue , love . |
| 4 | Water is pumped up a tall central stem and then tumbles into a small bowl . |
| 5 | ‘ What we need to do is set up a regular lunch date so everyone knows what 's happening . |
| 6 | In addition it 's set up a European operation , headquartered in England at Bagshot , Surrey , under Andrew Field , a Sun UK veteran . |
| 7 | ST MARY 'S set up a mouthwatering final with Queen 's after a spirited victory over UCG at St Paul 's . |
| 8 | Applix Inc is moving to get itself well distributed : this week it will announce it 's got Merisel handling Aster*x state-side and that it 's pulled off an exclusive five-year $15m deal with K K Ashisuto , Japan 's second largest software distributor . |
| 9 | The Home Office says it HAS acted to curb joyriding ; ’ It 's brought in a new law and is going to double sentences . ’ |
| 10 | The Home Office says it HAS acted to curb joyriding ; ’ It 's brought in a new law and is going to double sentences . ’ |
| 11 | Seeing Pugh 's brought back a past visit . |
| 12 | Mystery date is led down a blind alley |
| 13 | Sutherland continued : ‘ But lately , in his perpetual need to IRRITATE , to keep The Smiths APART , Morrissey 's taken on a cosmetic political stance which could be a dark mirror intentionally reflecting the pathetic propaganda that polluted this nation just prior to a general election . ’ |
| 14 | A Christmas Carol may be an old favourite this time of year — but performed by Herefordshire college students , it 's taken on a whole new look . |
| 15 | It 's taken on a special significance . |
| 16 | It 's taken on a special significance . |
| 17 | TROUBLED John Major was accused yesterday of having ‘ little confidence ’ in keeping down interest rates — because he 's taken out a cheap FIXED mortgage . |
| 18 | Mrs Buck 's taken out an official complaint against the officers who arrested her at the chemist in Oxford . |
| 19 | It is concealed down a narrow alley linking Hatton Garden with Ely Court but patrons have been finding their way to it since the sixteenth century . |
| 20 | He has an injection of concentrated Vitamin B so he can play that night 's gig at CBGB 's , but he is put on a special diet for three weeks — with strictly no drink . |
| 21 | He says that many will be dropped — at least until the ‘ core ’ business is put on a sound footing . |
| 22 | It is only when a remedy is taken over an extended period that proving symptoms are likely to occur . |
| 23 | Breakfast is taken on a pleasant terrace , or in a large room which doubles as a comfortable lounge during the evenings . |