Example sentences of "is [verb] [det] [modal v] [verb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Last week , the computer broke down completely for 36 hours and it is claimed this may have resulted in up to 20 deaths . |
| 2 | It is expected this will cost the council £8,500 though this could be offset by a grant from Northern Arts . |
| 3 | But the occasional visitor who is wanting more will find that he has a genuine opportunity to engage in worthwhile learning . |
| 4 | In this situation the next-of-kin really is in a state of total shock and incapable of cogent thought and should therefore be given every opportunity to express whatever grief is felt that will help to assuage their loss . |
| 5 | Ryan and Thomas quote from a description of Earlswood Asylum , opened in 1855 , where ‘ everything is done that can make learning enjoyable ’ . |
| 6 | Under SSAP 24 and UITF 6 these long-term obligations are accounted for on a full provision basis , even though in many cases it is likely that they will continually roll over ( ie as one obligation is settled another will arise ) and it has been argued that it is difficult to justify a prohibition , as SSAP 15 would otherwise require , on the related deferred tax being treated on a similar basis if it , too , continually rolls over . |
| 7 | If the co-therapist is experienced each can alternate between running different sections of the programme . |
| 8 | It is hoped this will attract customers wanting to avoid the costs and anxiety of development . |
| 9 | It is hoped this will attract customers wanting to avoid the costs and anxiety of development . |
| 10 | It is hoped this will cut the sulphur content of coal emissions by between 50 and 70 per cent . |
| 11 | In a letter to parishioners in the Diocesan newsletter , Michael Baughen said : ‘ When the result of the vote is declared many will give thanks and many will be distressed . |
| 12 | Average household size was 2.61 persons in 1991 and it is predicted this will fall to 2.51 by 2001 and 2.41 by 2011 . |