Example sentences of "are [adj] [verb] this " in BNC.
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| 1 | Two working parties are due to report this summer on the issue . |
| 2 | Very high storage rates are possible using this type of technology . |
| 3 | It is not possible for those who are weak to apply this soul force for it makes great demands on those who would use it . |
| 4 | Conference , I believe that we can succeed if you are prepared to support this motion and I will leave you with this point . |
| 5 | Such intricate processing requires a lot of brain power , and we are prepared to devote this because sight is so important to us . |
| 6 | Now that 's the kind of information that is absolutely vital for them to understand , in fact for us — I mean I myself am from the Third World — to understand what the problems are , but which can only be achieved with centres in the developed countries that are prepared to make this into a working programme erm for the benefit of both , because in very many cases improving erm the lot of the Third World on the question of revenue from commodities will also improve their position , or the British or the American , or the European consumer , by eliminating intermediaries and so on and so forth . |
| 7 | So it seems unfortunate that they report that relatively few shops are prepared to work this system . |
| 8 | The reason why we are embarrassed to admit this is that we have lived in an age when the self-sufficiency , the autonomy of poems has been elevated into dogma . |
| 9 | And last those who should probably be first — the experts who have the knowledge that enables them to evaluate books , records , stamps and other valuables professionally and are willing to put this skill and their time at our disposal . |
| 10 | But is n't it funny how people who are now well and truly ‘ progged up ’ are willing to accept this sort of thing which a few months ago they 'd have left well alone ? |
| 11 | If the vendor shareholders are willing to accept this form of deferred consideration , with the debentures carrying less than an arm's-length interest rate , there is obviously a funding advantage to Newco . |
| 12 | Pedantic people are prone to do this with minor typing errors or spelling mistakes . |
| 13 | Glenmuir and Golf Monthly are delighted to present this fantastic opportunity to savour the drama and excitement of the Ryder Cup at first hand . |
| 14 | Bob Clough-Parker , spokesman for the city 's Chamber of Trade , who went on both the previous lobbying missions to London , said : ‘ Speaking on behalf of the private sector we are delighted to have this renewed opportunity to discuss Chester 's merits as a location for the pay office with the new minister . ’ |
| 15 | Chairman Peter Johnson said : ‘ We are delighted to have this following when you consider that the recession is biting deep . |
| 16 | CCG director Mike Queen added : ‘ We are delighted to have this prestigious contract . |
| 17 | There is only a small risk of HIV transmission through oral sex ( licking or sucking a man or woman 's genitals or anus ) , although other sexually transmitted diseases , like syphilis and gonorrhoea , are easy to get this way . |
| 18 | Note that the children have seen that the outcome of the game can not be pre-planned , and are likely to take this understanding with them to the Example continued drama itself . |
| 19 | A possible change , still to be approved by the Committee and the AGM , is that Vic Smith and I are likely to do this job jointly in future . |
| 20 | Although developers will in future be able to go to X/Open Co Ltd for Motif specifications without having to pay a royalty to the Software Foundation , few , given the associated development costs and resources , are likely to choose this option — most , the Software Foundation hopes , will pick up its COSEied-up implementation of Motif . |
| 21 | Although developers will in future be able to go to X/Open for Motif specifications without having to pay a royalty to OSF , few , given the associated development costs and resources , are likely to choose this option . |
| 22 | If they are not , we are likely to interpret this somehow : as rudeness perhaps , or deafness , or lack of attention . |
| 23 | All in all , though , this is still likely to be the sharpest comment on the venality and duplicity of the American political process you are likely to find this side of November ‘ 92 . |
| 24 | Some farmers are likely to achieve this by converting to organic farming . |
| 25 | Graded assessment and modular accreditation schemes are likely to hasten this process since they too involve the erosion of traditional subject-based teaching and curriculum boundaries and require a much greater degree of organizational flexibility and ongoing review and guidance to be provided through course tutoring if they are to be successful . |
| 26 | Colts and stallions are likely to make this face after smelling urine , but other horses occasionally do it too . |
| 27 | And what kind of attitudes can you learn to adopt that are likely to make this possible ? |
| 28 | But the courts are likely to consider this route inappropriate to family proceedings , said Levy . |
| 29 | Many of the resources available for RE are likely to have this effect . |
| 30 | He said : ‘ This will be as tough a test as we are likely to face this season . |