Example sentences of "[be] [vb pp] [verb] [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | But although no two dyes obtained from plants will be exactly alike , the colours are soft and subtle , and the mixtures can be blended to give sophisticated hues and tints equal to any of the manufactured colourings . |
| 2 | Where the ‘ victim ’ of the threats , abuse or insults is a well-behaved , law abiding member of the public , he or she is unlikely to be provoked to use unlawful violence by the speaker 's comments , and no offence is committed under this limb of the section . |
| 3 | To be sure , these categories are not inscribed immutably in the mind : they can be altered to accommodate new experience . |
| 4 | New ideas may be assimilated into given modes of thinking or given modes of thinking may be altered to accommodate new ideas . |
| 5 | Note that none of the existing module names can be altered using this option . |
| 6 | Note that none of the existing module names can be altered using this option . |
| 7 | Not only was the administration of education to be decentralized , but also the curriculum was to be revised to eradicate the transmission of ideas about the deferential duties of citizen subjects , which were to be altered to stress individual rights . |
| 8 | The beginner 's stance needs to be altered to handle higher winds otherwise you will tire quickly and the boom will be constantly ripped from your grasp . |
| 9 | Employment laws should be amended to include young workers who are barred from most employment rights for at least two years . |
| 10 | In any notification case of this kind the local planning authority will be given an opportunity to decide whether , in their view , the proposal should be advertised so as to give the public a chance to comment , and also to discuss with the department ways in which the proposal might be amended to overcome any objections to the proposed development . |
| 11 | For example , if a public figure suffers a bereavement and no suitable image is available for transmission a stock photo may be amended to indicate plausible grief . |
| 12 | Analyses will be undertaken using these methods to identify some of the important factors determining migration and employment behaviour in the British Isles . |
| 13 | As a result of the meeting and subsequent publicity , it was resolved that the council would indeed proceed with compulsory purchase , that study would be undertaken to explore new uses for the building and that English Heritage would grant substantial aid for repairs . |
| 14 | Disciplines have to be undertaken to take special care with potentially flammable items and those which may be chemically/physically unstable when moved from store . |
| 15 | Old habits and traditions die hard and work will be needed to be undertaken to convince some parents that they now have a tree choice of school . |
| 16 | Forecasting ‘ more of a melee than a contest ’ Bevan stated that awards may be given to recognise outstanding kites , team uniforms and accessories , team spirit etc . |
| 17 | While the pupils are evaluating the sources prompts could be given to encourage positive achievement . |
| 18 | Naturally the physical bases that are the cause of defective sight remain unchanged ; measured visual acuity is unlikely to be improved , but children can be positively helped to pay attention to visual stimuli , and can be given motivating visual tasks in optimum conditions that help them to enjoy the experience of using their vision as fully and effectively as possible . |
| 19 | Following the release of Universal OLAS in April 1993 , the contract will be re-negotiated to allow both parties to pursue different specific sales opportunities in the UK . |
| 20 | A team will be formed to monitor daily media content , and monthly lectures on the role of the media in society will be held to raise social awareness of the media . |
| 21 | He argued that to implement a ‘ Non-Alignment Pact ’ in a civil war between an incumbent government supported by one Great Power and insurgents supported by another Great Power ‘ a coalition government must be formed comprising those elements of both Government and insurgent forces which are prepared to come to a compromise and work together in the context of non-alignment ’ . |
| 22 | Sometimes " 'mini-groups " ( which may be unsupervised by counselling staff ) may be formed to discuss specific issues of common concern , such as issues particularly appropriate for women . |
| 23 | 6 This dressing table can be painted to match any fabric or wallpaper of your choice . |
| 24 | Therefore , on any given project , a manageable chunk will be completed to secure enough cash for wages . |
| 25 | Backwardation or contango can be calculated using current market prices , while normal backwardation requires the use of the expected delivery price , which is not directly observable . |
| 26 | This can either be calculated using total variance in breeding success or using only variance attributable to differences in the number of mates per individual ( see Wade & Arnold , 1980 ) . |
| 27 | In cases where the torque/position is notably non-sinusoidal the average torque can be calculated using graphical methods , as illustrated in the following example . |
| 28 | Budgets would also be calculated to meet average teaching costs — not reflecting actual staff salaries . |
| 29 | Almost certainly the timing would be calculated to forestall possible discovery and defusing by a Nuclear Emergency Search Team . |
| 30 | sufficient evidence can be gathered to confirm current competence . |