Example sentences of "is [adj] [to-vb] at a " in BNC.
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| 1 | Mm and I was just wondering if that is your girl who is due to come at a quarter past six then she erm |
| 2 | Using this diagram , it is possible to see at a glance the relationship of one context to the rest of the site . |
| 3 | One of the advantages of a quantitative study of this sort is that it is possible to view at a glance a collected set of responses . |
| 4 | I mention that this mechanical bird has three blades because we have here something of great importance for a photographer — the three blades are designed to give a far smoother ride than the two-bladed machine , and because of this it is possible to shoot at a speed as low as 125th of a second . |
| 5 | It is possible to arrive at a probable date for the birth of Jesus . |
| 6 | From these figures , it is possible to arrive at a number of quite different versions of what changes took place in the years in question . |
| 7 | It is odd — one of the anomalies of science — that it is possible to look at a single entity as if it were either one thing or another , apparently quite different thing . |
| 8 | Once all work on the system has been completed , then the ground must be tidied up and left in such a state that it is easy to assess at a later date what rabbits have been left behind . |
| 9 | Granted better luck he should get his head back in front and is likely to start at a reasonable price in this company . |
| 10 | Before moving on to discuss the process of loss in relation to the death of someone close to us , it is helpful to look at a less significant but nevertheless important and unexpected loss and see our reaction there . |
| 11 | Before going on to consider the results of this survey , it is important to look at a number of methodological limitations which may well compromise some of its findings . |
| 12 | 2.3 If the Landlord is unable to obtain at a reasonable cost any of the materials referred to in the Building Documents the Landlord may [ ( subject to notifying promptly the Surveyors of its intention to do so ) ] in carrying out the Works substitute for them alternative materials as nearly as may be of the same quality |
| 13 | Secondly , if the tenant is entitled to break at a specified date linked to a rent review , the effect of the break-clause may be to make time of the essence as far as the review is concerned ( United Scientific Holdings Ltd v Burnley Borough Council [ 1977 ] 2 All ER 62 at 77 , 98 ) . |