Example sentences of "we be [to-vb] [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | If we are to take this speech as accurate reportage within the conventions of deathbed narratives , is there not something a little remarkable in Leapor 's assuring her friend and patron that she has always loved her father , though never so much as now , when she is dying ? |
| 2 | ‘ Please get stationery ready , Matron has been told we are to take another batch of severely wounded soldiers . |
| 3 | Clearly , if we are to explain such interpretation we will need more than our list of cohesive devices . |
| 4 | Clearly , if we are to explain such interpretation we will need more than our list of cohesive devices . |
| 5 | If we are to combat any attempt of the Right to exploit issues involving sexuality in order to hang onto power , we can not afford to neglect the virtue of solidarity — which involves a certain restraint concerning our feelings bout what other people do in bed . |
| 6 | If we are to evaluate complementary medicine properly , he says , there are several separate questions that must be asked . |
| 7 | We must expand the breadth of political argument if we are to claim political integrity as a distinct ideal on its own . |
| 8 | Ms Patti White , of the Health Education Authority , said : ‘ If we are to promote better health in the whole population , not merely the most fortunate , we must radically rethink our current health initiatives . |
| 9 | It is to be hoped that schools in the independent sector will recognise how vital these principles are if we are to promote true peace and co-operation in British society . |
| 10 | We are to christen this child Pilade , being the name of Ferdinando 's maternal grandfather whom he wishes to honour . |
| 11 | If we are to overcome this sort of problem in future we must put even greater resources into British Rail to safeguard trains , crews and passengers . |
| 12 | I believe this to be most important if we are to have rational investment decisions and efficient allocations of resources . |
| 13 | These were the irregular marks of a pit saw and , to me , are a feature showing the hard work which went into them , reminding us of how lucky we are to have modern machinery . |
| 14 | Here we are to have some fun . |
| 15 | Mum came in from the shops and gave us the news that , starting from September , we are to have 2 morning services . |
| 16 | However , I believe that it is unavoidable if we are to have any hope of defending what is ours . |
| 17 | ‘ All League matches are vital , but we simply have to win this one if we are to have any chance of taking the title , ’ said Evans . |
| 18 | If we are to make further progress with our EC neighbours , surely we need to build on sure foundations . |
| 19 | Resisting them is essential if we are to make any advance with our own life-respecting alternatives . |
| 20 | If we are to understand visual search and how it develops in children , we need a fuller understanding of the interplay between task characteristics , children 's linguistic comprehension of task instructions , and children 's appreciation of the economy and efficiency of selective visual search in appropriate contexts . |
| 21 | We must have partnership between government and non-government if we are to achieve any degree of success in our aid efforts . |
| 22 | So much remains to be done if we are to achieve true integration in the arts and wider society . |
| 23 | And I think it is , we would all agree , that it is essential that an agreement which is acceptable to all sides is reached , and I 'm sure that it 's going to be because let us not forget that we 're not in business to remain in perpetual opposition if we are to achieve proper rights for employees , which have been so reduced by the Conservatives if we are to save the welfare state , which is now so under threat if we are to obtain decent health and education services , which are also under threat if we are to create a strong economy and a strong recovery which provides the jobs which we so desperately need then we must win power ! |
| 24 | CPRW believes such an investigation is desperately needed if we are to stem this slide into anarchy and social dissension . |
| 25 | All the authorities must work properly and openly if we are to avoid such abuse in future . |
| 26 | If we are to avoid this foundationalist conclusion we shall have to show that the regress argument is fallacious . |
| 27 | ‘ If we are to maintain this type of lead , we need realistic support similar to our competitors ’ , he says . |
| 28 | If we are to consider effective follow-up of the family concerned as an equally desirable function for the church to perform , then we very quickly face up to a major logistical exercise . |
| 29 | If we 're to take this motion seriously erm the tories are suggesting that council housing should be restricted to those in mo most in need . |
| 30 | If we 're to do this work effectively , er , then it has to be in conjunction with you . |