Example sentences of "be [adj] [verb] that [noun pl] " in BNC.
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| 1 | In this case the cynics might be right to say that pigs will fly . |
| 2 | It would be rash to conclude that interviews have no role to play in evaluation . |
| 3 | When , in 1989 , we started to explore the involvement of this mechanism in passive avoidance learning , there had already been a lot of speculation in the molecular neurobiology literature about whether it would be possible to show that c-fos and c-jun were specifically activated during memory formation ; but no-one had yet done the key , unequivocal experiment . |
| 4 | Although it would be wrong to presume that teachers who are excellent in their off-site unit work with small groups of pupils could necessarily become the vanguard of a new service they can provide the focus for some initial developments . |
| 5 | However , it would be wrong to think that foxes are a nuisance everywhere . |
| 6 | It would be wrong to suggest that women were a liberated force for female emancipation in Huaiwiri . |
| 7 | Yet it would be wrong to believe that Hamas controls hearts and minds in the strip . |
| 8 | Since there is a waiting list for places on the course for better driving , readers may be interested to know that groups affiliated to the Institute of Advanced Motorists hold such classes all over the country . |
| 9 | With limited space , it is unavoidable that I can provide only a summary of the work of a very active Association , but I thought your readers would be interested to know that schools are not being neglected . |
| 10 | As with all the social services , it would be foolish to assume that executors of policy on the ground are always the obedient poodles of those who think up grand designs . |
| 11 | It would be foolish to imagine that GIS can assist in all hazard studies , emergencies and disasters . |
| 12 | It would be pretentious to suggest that librarians can overturn the practice of censorship in non-democratic states , yet that is no reason for inaction . |
| 13 | However , while it may be easy to accept that girls are treated differently from boys in schools , the crucial issue of what is taught in schools may be more complex and controversial . |
| 14 | Many seem to be content to say that fashions change and that 's that . |
| 15 | ‘ It would be barbaric to insist that condoms should not be given out . |
| 16 | Beach boys ( and girls ) will be glad to hear that Togs are now better for the prevention of leaks at the legs than any other nappy . |
| 17 | It would be naive to believe that employers who discourage or attempt to undermine Trade Unions do so out of any altruistic motive , such as concern for the individual employee . |
| 18 | It would be unfair to suggest that teachers , consciously or unconsciously , use serviceable but pejorative , inflexible impressions , or stereotypes , about black youth . |
| 19 | IT would be reasonable to suppose that dreams of following Daley Thompson have inspired Anthony Brannen to take up the world record holder 's former mantle as Britain 's leading decathlete . |
| 20 | However , where exclusion from school is concerned it would be reasonable to suppose that parents are far more likely to question the decision in view of its implications . |
| 21 | Thus , it would be reasonable to expect that populations with a high mortality rate from coronary heart disease would also exhibit a high mortality rate for colon cancer . |
| 22 | But it might be better to say that resemblances are all the more significant for that . |
| 23 | Some might be willing to grant the general thrust of what has been said , that teaching and research are different kinds of activity , but still be reluctant to accept that teachers in higher education do not have a major responsibility to conduct research . |
| 24 | I was sure when I started my research that I would be able to say that governments were greedy and liked to sell lots of arms to countries who were very poor and who only needed basic things like food and shelter . |
| 25 | The APB believes readers will then be able to see that auditors have evaluated the treatment of uncertainties and whether or not they are satisfied . |
| 26 | Note : Paragraph ( 8 ) , or a provision to the like effect , needs to be adopted if a recognised body is to be able to ensure that shares are not held in breach of the Rules . |
| 27 | Note : Paragraph ( 8 ) , or a provision to the like effect , needs to be adopted if a recognised body is to be able to ensure that shares are not held in breach of the Rules . |
| 28 | Regular NI readers will be pleased to note that frogs ' legs get a mention — our Briefly page has long campaigned against this gruesome trade . |
| 29 | Hudson notes that ‘ this shift will no doubt be welcomed by those in the teaching profession whose job is to try to remedy mismatches between resources and demands in this area , and they will be pleased to find that linguists accept that such mismatches arise ’ ( 1985 : 5 ) |
| 30 | The Teddy Boys first emerged , for example , from the slum neighbourhoods of working-class London — and it would be difficult to pretend that communities such as the Elephant and Castle were blessed with ‘ affluence ’ , or anything approaching it . |