Example sentences of "be [adj] [prep] be [adj] " in BNC.
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1 | It may be preferable to be silent regarding the date for expressions of interest until such time as a number of parties have expressed such interest . |
2 | So now I 've got to be cruel to be kind . |
3 | You have to be cruel to be kind . |
4 | ‘ Sometimes you have to be cruel to be kind . |
5 | Sister will always be remembered for her words , You must be cruel to be kind . |
6 | George did not like being firm with Lennie but he knew that he had to be cruel to be kind . |
7 | I take the opportunity of the publication of your paper to draw attention to these small details , with respect to which I have never moved myself , because until they interest others in the neighbourhood i should be sorry to be supposed to move in them for any interest of my own . |
8 | I do n't think it would be possible to be busier than I was when I was permanent under-secretary . |
9 | In many cases , it will not be possible to be certain how the sale will ultimately be structured ; if there is a chance that a share sale may be arranged to meet the acquiror 's needs , it will be necessary to regard all advertisements leading up to sale as investment advertisements . |
10 | She sounded doubtful , but McLeish decided it would be possible to be frightened of Giles Hawick . |
11 | erm In principle it should be possible to be able to speak into a microphone , or to write on a pad , with a pencil , and the computer would be connected to the microphone or the pad and would take in and interpret what you 've done , without having to learn this rather clumsy method of putting things in one letter at a time . |
12 | It would be pleasant to be able to say that , as a result , the existence of all automated personal data handling systems is known , even if not much has been vouchsafed of what they do . |
13 | It proves perhaps that a tree need n't be tall to be proud . |
14 | In my opinion HMG must now be prepared to be definite or accept the consequences . ’ |
15 | It 's best if you keep to the same time each week for regular activities , though be prepared to be flexible about it . |
16 | This Information memorandum , or a covering letter for the memorandum ( which will outline the sale procedures and timetable ) will advise interested parties of the intended structure of the transaction , highlighting areas where you may be prepared to be flexible . |
17 | WE must be prepared to be flexible ; grasp opportunity ; recognise that we all have customers [ internal and external ] ; give everyone the service that we 'd expect every time ; ask for what we need to get the job done quickly and effectively well in advance of the start date . |
18 | ‘ If we 're going to break through , we 've got to be prepared to be quick on the button and to say quite risky things . ’ |
19 | But observations need n't be direct to be good . |
20 | If you are to live in rented accommodation or a hotel while finding somewhere more permanent to live in your new domicile , your employer may be willing to be responsible for those costs . |
21 | Nor does resistance have to be manifest to be effective . |
22 | Do n't be embarrassed to be specific , especially if you want to co-ordinate different items . |
23 | The lecturer will not be there and so you will be free to be rude if you want to be . |
24 | It would be interesting to be able to weigh these against the costs of over 34000 blood tests , pretest information , and more sophisticated analysis and counselling in those in whom the result of the test was positive . |
25 | It would be interesting to be able to monitor educative efforts by Alcor etc. to see if moderation of attitudes ensues . |
26 | ‘ Easy-going parents must not be afraid to be firm , ’ he was suggesting , ‘ Moderate strictness is not harmful . ’ |
27 | ‘ One thing I must remember to teach you while you are working for me , Shelley , is not to be afraid to be beautiful . |
28 | Do n't be afraid to be different . |
29 | Or did he believe she would be afraid to be alone in the forest ? |
30 | got to be careful to be right on in that respect , I think |