Example sentences of "are [vb pp] [adv] [adv] [to-vb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | As sober as judges and as reverent as pilgrims , we are gathered here today to witness the marriage of disco and rock , the funeral of Sinead O'Connor , the birth of cool . |
| 2 | Few of Gallotta 's ideas are developed rigorously enough to see all their possibilities , and too many degenerate into rituals for marking time . |
| 3 | Examinations are designed very largely to secure ease of marking since skilled markers are limited , and to ensure that , as far as possible , justice is seen to be one and that instances ( and accusations ) of nepotism or corruption are kept to a minimum . |
| 4 | Kaifu also expressed his determination " not to let history repeat itself " and stated that " the Japanese people are resolved never again to repeat those actions which had tragic consequences " . |
| 5 | Most of the functions attributed to rises are nearer to grammatical than attitudinal , as in the first three examples given below ; they are included here mainly to give a fuller picture of intonational function . |
| 6 | The ommatidia are packed closely together to form a multi-faceted compound eye . |
| 7 | Fires are lit once again to subdue and intimidate the elephants . |
| 8 | Smells are employed most widely to find food , but they also help many animals and plants to avoid being eaten . |
| 9 | The Italians are experienced enough not to let the crowd unsettle them , but a combination of factors could have their effect . |
| 10 | My reading of Article 5 of the treaty is that nuclear weapons are defined broadly enough to cover missile warheads , bombs , depth charges , torpedoes or mines , in whatever form , whether armed or not . |
| 11 | Indeed , even if you are relaxed enough not to worry , the system will eventually take over and you will have to : school will happen ; reading books will be brought home . |
| 12 | With the advent of Verbivore , however , people are forced once again to rely on their own cognitive and creative resources . |
| 13 | If such exercises are repeated quickly enough to cause you to become breathless for a prolonged period , you will be building stamina too . |
| 14 | All you have to do is to understand the right habit or growing style of the crops and time your sowings and plantings with that in mind , ensuring that soil fertility levels are kept high enough to support the extra output . |
| 15 | They are chained separately only to keep them clear of each other . |
| 16 | Rather than overcrowding the wallspace with closely packed displays which can result in visual muddle , it is more striking to have fewer , more defined displays that are changed quite frequently to stimulate and maintain interest . |