Example sentences of "are [verb] some [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | If our democracy is to retain popular support and respect , it seems vital that the 60pc of voters regularly voting for change are given some opportunity to bring their ideals and values to bear on society . |
| 2 | However , once divisions are given some independence they may make decisions that are not in the best interests of the group as a whole . |
| 3 | Secured creditors are given some protection : no proposal or modification that affects their rights to enforce security can be approved unless they concur . |
| 4 | Suppose we are given some outline drawings of axes . |
| 5 | Prisoners are given some choice as to which prison they go to ; what work they do ; what training or education courses they undertake . |
| 6 | Supply teachers are more effective and happier when they are given some guidance on routines and expectations . |
| 7 | These arguments are given some strength when we realise that the claims being made for English language by Lyons are remarkably similar to those being made for other aspects of English in general , or of English class culture in particular , by other writers . |
| 8 | The emergence of a set of strategies which encompass the whole institution can be developed at the same time as local links and local issues are given some priority . |
| 9 | Because you are using some hospital staff , remember . ’ |
| 10 | We appreciate the County put on an interesting programme of events , but since we are situated some distance from County Headquarters and public transport is virtually non-existent , we are unable to participate in very much . |
| 11 | And anyway there were no witnesses , though they are bringing some forward who will pretend to be . ’ |
| 12 | ‘ Getting away with it ’ , of course , means something only if the bats are adopting some kind of Tit for Tat strategy . |
| 13 | Its best vines are located some distance from the village on the gentle southern slopes of Mont Ferré , on the eastern edge of a small hamlet called Varsovie . |
| 14 | If you are a solicitor or an overseas lawyer wanting to be admitted to the English Bar ; if you are seeking some reduction of the normal pupillage requirements or certain other exemptions from the regulations ; if you are applying to become an employed pupil-master — you must apply to the Joint Regulations Committee ( JRC ) . |
| 15 | Unfortunately , John does suffer from a hearing defect which er causes him loss of hearing and apparently when he puts his hearing aid in the speakers are causing some interference and a whistle within his ear . |
| 16 | Surely , in this country we have to obey the laws that are there , not the laws that are going some day to be passed . |
| 17 | ‘ If you are staying some while , sir , you must tell it me privately , ’ Mary said , ‘ since I am setting up shop as a connoisseur of grave stories . ’ |
| 18 | If you are moving some distance , it 's worth having the car serviced before you embark on the journey . |
| 19 | We are conducting some research to establish the full range of reasons why that is so . |
| 20 | It was agreed that more use should be made of this room — perhaps a kind of ‘ den ’ , but due consideration would have to be given to the Chess Club who , at the moment , are experiencing some inconvenience from the noise created by the youth club . |
| 21 | You see , we are getting some luck . |
| 22 | Virtually all of the respite care that is provided , is provided in your own homes , we are getting some increase in using independent homes for respite care . |
| 23 | ‘ Euro Disney has been very successful for us and now we are getting some interest from other potential clients on the Continent , ’ says Peter Fane , one of the four brothers who own Waterers . |
| 24 | If you are travelling some distance , and it is a hot day , you may find picnic cool blocks a further help . |
| 25 | Although physicists are having some difficulty in deciding what are the fundamental particles of which matter and energy are composed , they seem to agree that there are fundamental particles . |
| 26 | You are having some sort of mental breakdown . |
| 27 | Criticisms like those levelled during the meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science are having some effect . |
| 28 | These measures are having some effect . |
| 29 | ‘ Many local authorities are running some sort of shopmobility scheme , ’ said Mr Tapper . |
| 30 | For it received the neglect that a great deal of insider research achieves and was channelled ( unopened ) to me , accompanied by a two-line memo from a senior officer which suggested , ‘ I understand you are doing some research ; you may find this useful ’ . |