Example sentences of "are [adj] [verb] such " in BNC.
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| 1 | The currency convertability restrictions threaten to wipe out the country 's domestic base of small resellers unless suppliers opt to extend credit facilities further , but to date there has been no indication that suppliers are prepared to take such steps . |
| 2 | Detectives are horrified the men are prepared to use such violence for a comparatively small sum . |
| 3 | Detectives are horrified the men are prepared to use such violence for a comparatively small sum . |
| 4 | Unless we , as legislators , are prepared to treat such circumstances with that degree of seriousness , rather than allowing fines even in the low thousands to be imposed , we are unlikely to secure the safety culture to which North sea workers are , sadly , not accustomed but are certainly entitled . |
| 5 | But in the Guardian 's case they are fortunate to have such high reserves . ’ |
| 6 | People are quick to articulate such criticisms in gossip but even here there are constraints . |
| 7 | Given the number of people who are likely to oppose such a policy , it requires perseverance in implementation and faith in the ability of traditional attitudes to change . |
| 8 | I inquired of my officials — those officials who are supposed to have such total control over everything I do what the experience would be of the new scheme during the current financial year . |
| 9 | We are lucky to have such an eminent man on call , and the drivers trust him absolutely as I 'm sure you know . ’ |
| 10 | I am so very glad to hear that my darlings are all making such splendid improvement . |
| 11 | Towns with populations of less than 200,000 are unlikely to receive such a charter although Cambridge , on account of its standing as a university town received city status by Royal Charter on the 21st March 1951 . |
| 12 | There are also people who are unable to control such a simple technique as a front kick . |
| 13 | Recent attention has been focused on the stunned myocardium and while established methods of assessing ventricular function are unable to detect such jeopardised myocardium , newer imaging techniques such as positron emission tomography , nuclear magnetic resonance or contrast echocardiography may further improve risk stratification in the future . |
| 14 | Most of the time we are able to take such perversity in our stride . |
| 15 | Few other Oxford colleges are able to claim such a high proportion of donors among their alumni . |
| 16 | Secondly , the research will assess the school-based experience and training that the students receive in teaching methods in order to determine the extent to which students have mastered an understanding of the nature and development of pupils ' historical thinking and are able to exemplify such understanding in their teaching styles . |
| 17 | But the result of this restrictive attitude to the grant of silk is that successful leaders are in such short supply , and consequently are able to charge such high fees , that the cost of fighting an important case in the High Court is a public scandal . |
| 18 | increase in real terms since 1979 ; that is why we are able to deliver such improved health care in Scotland . |
| 19 | Several animals are able to withstand such stings and actually feed on various portions of wasps , bees and their nests . |
| 20 | More conservative views of the ‘ corporate bias ’ in liberal democracies ( Middlemas , 1979 ) are happy to see such arrangements integrate and discipline the working class , but disturbed if labour movements are better able to redistribute income in their favour or to create disruption in economic life . |
| 21 | Good judgement of conditions , an early start and a fast , efficient ascent are essential to avoid such torrid descent . |
| 22 | There is a pride taken in surviving in the hard , even hostile , conditions of work through the exercise of physical bravery in coping with materials which are difficult to handle such as in a foundry . |
| 23 | Unless you do it every day at your particular gliding site , you are certain to misjudge such a landing , besides having the hazards of the higher touchdown speeds and loss of control during the ground run to contend with . |
| 24 | Section 10 of the Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986 and s.213 of the Insolvency Act 1986 together provide that if in the course of winding up it appears that any business of the company has been carried on with intent to defraud creditors of the company or other persons , or for any fraudulent purpose , the liquidator may apply to the court for a declaration that any persons who were knowingly parties to such fraudulent trading are liable to make such contributions to the company 's assets as the court thinks proper . |
| 25 | ‘ Under the Companies Act , we are entitled to take such action if more than 10 per cent of the shareholders back the application . |