Example sentences of "be like [art] [noun pl] in " in BNC.
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| 1 | Gays in the church , for example , are like the canaries in the Welsh mines , leading the way for others . ’ |
| 2 | Such groups were said to be like the foreigners in the adjacent forces , for it was constantly repeated that many wanted to join us but failed because of some inadequacy . |
| 3 | In so far as the anchoress is seeking Christ lost in the soul , she is like the disciples in the boat on the sea of Galilee lost in the storm ( Matthew 13:44 ) who woke the sleeping Jesus to save them from destruction : But underlying the cry of the anchoress is the constant calling of God which alone enables her cry : " oure lord and all whilk wilen herken to hym ( 50.323a. – 122 ) . |
| 4 | But my love for Heathcliff is like the rocks in the ground — not beautiful , but necessary and unchanging . |
| 5 | Suppose it is clear that convention does not dictate an answer either way in McLoughlin : convention requires that precedents be followed , but only so far as a new case is like the precedents in relevant facts , and no past case has decided whether damages must be awarded for emotional injury away from the accident 's scene . |
| 6 | quite good today actually , we 've got erm Pat who is like erm who is , I think she 's like the personnel in charge of I know that she 's in charge of personnel there |