Example sentences of "is [adj] [conj] [adv] a " in BNC.
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| 1 | It is possible that only a very marked and rapid reduction in interest rates , which might cause a substantial shift in confidence , would be effective . |
| 2 | Given the history of socialist economies , it is doubtful whether even a far more radical and complete transformation of the relations of production would , of itself , have removed this basis for class differentiation , and for this reason Morris remains a problematic model for contemporary socialism . |
| 3 | It is clear that even a good working knowledge of credit costs helps consumers only if that knowledge affects their shopping decisions . |
| 4 | It is interesting that only a few years ago Mr Albert Baker of Baker Bros. , Upper Halling , paid the Vicar part of the cost of wood he had cut in Halling woods . |
| 5 | It is noticeable that even a writer like J. 5 . |
| 6 | Moreover , the volume of literature in these other areas is such that only an outline can be presented here . |
| 7 | This is not the same as being someone to whom other people often bring their problems ; that does not guarantee the instinctive knowledge of whether something is real or merely a " try-on " , or whether something that is being glosssed over is really something that should be dug out and gone into in depth , or whether the time has come to say and do nothing other than give encouragement to the sufferer to work something out for himself or herself with the assistance of other sufferers in the group . |
| 8 | The second method is appropriate when only a small number of arithmetic operations are to be performed on each of a large number of initial items of data . |
| 9 | And this involves both the right to decide that a breach of the law of nature has taken place , a right to decide what punishment is appropriate and also a right erm to implement this judgment . |
| 10 | Such a stern demand is appropriate because once a man becomes a Christian he finds himself enlisted on God 's side in a lifelong battle . |
| 11 | It is false that only a person in authority is an authority . |
| 12 | But every letter is unique and even a retained copy , the equivalent of a modern carbon , does not detract from that essential quality : so that criteria are not so stern . |
| 13 | First-hand experience is invaluable but only a limited amount of it can be arranged and you certainly ca n't have large numbers of trainees sitting at the back of the same class . |
| 14 | Dig the soil to the depth of a spade or fork , and clear out the rubbish as you go large stones , glass , china , bottle tops , sticks , wire , plastic and so on — at the same time mixing in a thin layer of rotted garden compost , especially if the soil is shallow and only a few cm ( in ) deep on top of chalk subsoil . |
| 15 | However the supply voltage must also be increased to maintain the phase current at its rated value when the motor is stationary and consequently a large d.c. power supply is needed . |
| 16 | ‘ It is scandalous that only a tiny fraction of cars in the UK have catalysts fitted . |
| 17 | Vinegar is more than just a table condiment to sprinkle over chips . |
| 18 | But the firm is more than just a money-maker ; it is the consummate all-rounder . |
| 19 | But Voyager is more than just a pretty face ; one would expect no less from Volker Schlondorff . |
| 20 | But the countryside is more than just a pretty picture . |
| 21 | Sociology , as a social science , is more than just a collection of empirical findings and is also more than just a set of speculative armchair ‘ theories ’ . |
| 22 | This is more than just a case of increased differentiation in local voting behaviour . |
| 23 | This disagreement between the different schools of thought is more than just a storm in an academic teacup . |
| 24 | But Les , who was preceded in the Alton spotlight by Odiham duo Acoustic Bikini , is more than just a humorist . |
| 25 | Again , I must add , this is more than just a demo , as it 's subtitled ‘ A Requiem ’ to honour a friend of Origo who is no longer amongst us . |
| 26 | To followers , he is more than just a guiding light — he is the Messiah . |
| 27 | ‘ This is more than just a robbery , it is so frenzied and angry , the work of animals , that it is beyond the comprehension of the human mind . ’ |
| 28 | But a CD-Rom is more than just a giant data store ; it provides a quick and easy way of finding information . |
| 29 | This is more than just a book with balances . |
| 30 | Religion therefore is more than just a personal affair and its influence in society is more than the sum of its influences on individuals . |