Example sentences of "although it is [adj] [verb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Although it is good to see the number of such facilities increasing in Scotland , it is sad to see some of these falling far short of the standards required . |
| 2 | The term ‘ story ’ becomes an important indicator of what Federman might write , although it is impossible to take this at face value . |
| 3 | ‘ Although it is impossible to respond to all the pleas we receive for charitable aid , it is wonderful when we can help a worthwhile cause . ’ |
| 4 | 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 . |
| 5 | 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 . |
| 6 | Certainly textiles were produced on a widespread basis , although it is impossible to measure the scale of manufacture . |
| 7 | Although it is impossible to think of him as a Londoner , this move began a lifelong association with the capital to which he returned every year for a few months , even after he had given up all thoughts of making it his permanent home . |
| 8 | Although it is impossible to sum up 170 years ’ service in just a few sentences , I would like to congratulate five members of Wimpey Plant and Transport staff who , between them , have given this many years of loyal service to the company . |
| 9 | The Committee have been able to smooth out a lot of anxieties on this item , although it is impossible to make everyone happy on such a diverse subject . |
| 10 | Although it is impossible to maintain this condition all the time , it is important to keep the impedances involved similar in magnitude . |
| 11 | Reference to the both Taskopruzade 's original and Mecdi 's translation , makes it difficult to understand how such confusion has arisen ; for although relatively few facts are given there about Abdulkerim , and although it is impossible to specify with any assurance the precise dates of his Muftilik , one thing at least is clearly stated : that Abdulkerim was Mufti not in the time of Bayezid II ( 886–918/1481–1512 ) but in the time of Mehmed II ( 855–86/1451–81 ) . |
| 12 | Not since Sir Geoffrey de Bellaigue 's Waddesdon furniture catalogue of 1974 has the subject been treated so comprehensively , although it is sad to note that the quality of photography is not as good in this catalogue as in the Waddesdon one . |
| 13 | Although it is dangerous to generalize on the resale value of such a diverse range of items , it is probable that village and nomadic rugs , in particular , will hold their value extremely well . |
| 14 | Although it is dangerous to generalise about matters of fact , it may be asserted that it will require a considerable degree of intoxication before a defendant can plausibly make such claims . |
| 15 | ‘ To this it may be objected that although it is necessary to tax in order to wage war , it is not necessary for the Executive to tax without a statute . |
| 16 | Although it is rare to see a carpet that 's been worn right down to its backing they can often look worn . |
| 17 | Although it is annoying to have SIMMs in this position ( you would have to remove the motherboard to add extra modules ) , it is only important to ensure that the expansion slots line up with the slots in the rear of the case . |
| 18 | This does not involve going to Court and you remain free to remove your child at any time ( although it is best to do this by arrangement ) . |
| 19 | But , in my experience , if this is the case although it is possible to plant a new church it will not happen nearly as quickly as it will do if someone can make themselves available full-time . |
| 20 | Although it is possible to install a plumbing system without any supports for the pipes , this is not good practice . |
| 21 | Although it is possible to sample a pure Côte aux Enfants red wine made by Bollinger and matured in small oak casks , the production is tiny and availability correspondingly restricted . |
| 22 | Although it is possible to use them cynically , simply to try to improve a company 's environmental image , this is not an approach that I would recommend because pressure groups are very keen to identify these companies . |
| 23 | However , although it is possible to use statements opening ‘ I believe that … ’ to make a psychological report , that is not their only or their most usual use . |
| 24 | Although it is possible to use such languages as problem-solving ‘ tools ’ , they suffer from the limitation that considerable expertise is needed to use them freely and effectively . |
| 25 | Although it is possible to take bream from most areas along their beat , there are areas , known as hotspots , which are infinitely more productive than anywhere else . |
| 26 | The present analysis assumes that the gear has negligible inertia and high efficiency , although it is possible to take account of these effects ( Tal , 1973 ) . |
| 27 | Although it is possible to lose weight by dieting alone , combining dieting with exercise will show results more quickly and improve your body shape . |
| 28 | The same is true of parts : it is not possible to divide an entity into only one part ( although it is possible to divide an entity into parts which are not lexically discriminated — see chapter 7 ) . |
| 29 | Although it is possible to see networks as a mechanism through which workers exercise some ‘ degree of control over their labour market , it is important to acknowledge the extent to which they are , by definition , discriminatory . |
| 30 | As a rough guide base rates are usually kept within about a ¼ per cent margin either side of market rates , although it is possible to see base rates outside this ‘ guide ’ on occasion . |