Example sentences of "be [adj] [verb] [pers pn] [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | If this is the intended outcome , it would be preferable to make it explicit . |
| 2 | The visitors say the museum contains more than they thought and would be sorry to see it close . |
| 3 | Weaving the seat was a difficult and messy task , for the materials had to be damp to keep them pliable . |
| 4 | He 'd be glad to thrash thee senseless . ’ |
| 5 | If physical integrity is so highly valued , would it be inappropriate to make it clear that an offence would be committed by any normal adult who failed to see an obvious risk of physical harm to another ? |
| 6 | Your GP will be able to immunise you free of charge if you need it . |
| 7 | Your GP will be able to immunise you free of charge if you need it . |
| 8 | Most other components simply are not offered in tested packs , or if they are , the cost is likely to be too high for most of us to be able to give them serious consideration . |
| 9 | Your own doctor or nearest family planning clinic will be able to give you up-to-date information on this . |
| 10 | They will not be enough on their own , nor is it likely that you will be able to make them fit the question set . |
| 11 | He 's out of bounds , he 'll never be able to make you happy , but you and I , Lissa , together we could reach the stars . ’ |
| 12 | In either case , in order to obtain and to retain business it is necessary to cultivate and accumulate knowledge of the client 's requirements and of his record , so as to be able to offer him attractive terms . |
| 13 | ‘ You wo n't be able to keep it secret forever , ’ Dexter exclaimed . |
| 14 | These strands do not continue throughout the levels because it is not possible to specify further measurable stages of development in these abilities , and it would be cumbersome to repeat them unchanged throughout the remaining seven levels . |
| 15 | Plus we will be pleased to give you personal financial advice about our services and investments — over the phone . |
| 16 | It can be difficult to get it right . |
| 17 | While it may be difficult to keep them flat , examining peels unmounted has the advantage of being able to use oblique incident and transmitted light combinations to increase contrast , and for viewing the relief more effectively to gain a three-dimensional effect . |
| 18 | It would be crazy to leave it empty , and I do n't think I could bring myself to sell my old family home . |
| 19 | Otherwise , I would be inclined to leave them alone . |
| 20 | It would be nice to see him married like the others , but it 's just something that I 've got to accept . |