Example sentences of "[conj] [pron] be impossible [verb] [noun pl] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Today , semaphore signalling is still used at sea , where it is impossible to use wires or cable for communication . |
| 2 | But inspection under these schemes is entirely voluntary , and although it is impossible to gather figures , it is certain that many more organisations ( both private and public ) operate outside the recognition schemes than operate within them . |
| 3 | I do not doubt that the majority of opinion as expressed in the submissions was opposed to the opting out process , although it is impossible to categorise opinions in the way that the hon. Gentleman would wish . |
| 4 | The fact that it is impossible to borrow words from one language to another with exactly the same form and meaning means all such systems are a compromise . |
| 5 | Prove to your husband that you are not extravagant but point out that it is impossible to make ends meet on a pittance . |
| 6 | Just before his own exile Sidonius described to bishop Basil of Aix-en-Provence the state of the Church in the areas under Visigothic rule : Bordeaux , Perigueux , Rodez , Limoges , Javols , Eauze , Bazas , Comminges and Auch were all without bishops , and it was impossible to enter basilicas because their doorways were overgrown with brambles . |
| 7 | On the other hand , while it is impossible to keep values out of research , the more you let your own values and feelings ‘ take over ’ , the more you will write about your own values and reactions , and the less you will see of what is going on around you . |
| 8 | Secondly , from a harmonic point of view , as it is impossible to form chords such as the dominant with pentatonic scales , the harmony is slightly static , there being no decisive resolution or strong cadences . |
| 9 | ‘ As it is impossible to reduce police strength any further to offset the estimated cost of the two major investigations , the force will have to implement some or all of the measures mentioned . ’ |