Example sentences of "be [det] to be [vb pp] " in BNC.
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| 1 | With there often being many routes to approximately similar goals , there would appear to be little to be gained from studying these developing routes through the design process , However , the constraints and objectives set on the way are seen to " steer " the designers towards similar goals by differing paths . |
| 2 | The recurrence of calculi after removal and the lack of substantial reduction in frequency of cholangitis indicates that there may be little to be gained in many of these patients by multiple manipulations of the biliary tree to achieve clearance . |
| 3 | There would be little to be lost from going the whole hog . ’ |
| 4 | While there may be much to be said for the views expressed in this passage it seems to me with all respect to Wilson J. that she was stating what she thought the law ought to be rather than what it is . |
| 5 | First , there would be much to be gained in promoting a more coherent debate about community environmental action in Wales . |
| 6 | I agree with him , and there would be much to be gained at the appropriate time . |
| 7 | However , there will be much to be gained by careful preparation of the selling task . |
| 8 | Using my initiative again , thinking , there might not be much to be rescued here , but at least it 's a spot of organic for Dad 's favourite veg . |
| 9 | There may be much to be considered of which the project manager is not initially aware . |
| 10 | Ebenezer Arkwright had no paint in stock , and doubted if there would be any to be found in Clyst St George , either . |