Example sentences of "[am/are] usually [vb pp] from [noun] " in BNC.
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1 | But when it is discovered that a substance harms women 's reproductive health , women of childbearing age are usually kept from jobs that might expose them to it . |
2 | Sponges are always synthetic and are usually made from polyurethane foam or similar expanded plastics . |
3 | Square and rectangular frames are usually made from 2-m ( 7-ft ) lengths of moulding , which are then cut down to size . |
4 | They are usually made from pig 's offal or blood . |
5 | Parties are usually distinguished from groups by their intention to seek control of the main offices of government . |
6 | Laurent Fabius has bemoaned the fact that deputés are usually excluded from policy-making committee . |
7 | They are usually distilled from barley malt cured with peat , giving the spirit a smoky flavour . |
8 | The names are usually derived from Latin or Greek — ‘ Tyrannosaurus ’ means ‘ tyrant lizard ’ and ‘ rex ’ ‘ king ’ so the animal is appropriately described as King of the tyrant lizards : rex is the specific name , unique to this species . |