Example sentences of "which [is] [adv prt] of " in BNC.
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| 1 | The flavour of this front was best given in the imperfect English of the ‘ military commission ’ which tried to examine its chances in 1984 : ‘ The intent of an irregular operation having characteristics of heterodox struggle and design , prevented because of its audacity and little tangibility , adequate following of the SOUTHERN operation , which is out of the control of the most acute analysis . ’ |
| 2 | We can also point to the difference in degree of deviance between 4 and 5 , which is out of all proportion to any difference of meaning between complete and finish . |
| 3 | It is also worth noting that Lawton claims that the HMIs may be pushing a model of curriculum planning ( based upon statements of aims and objectives ) which is out of date an issue we return to later in the chapter , and in Chapter 8 . |
| 4 | If it comes to be feared that the defence might make procedural capital from such inconsistencies , which is out of all proportion to their factual significance , a tendency might develop to iron out inconsistencies regarded as minor or marginal , thus weakening the re-investigation process . |
| 5 | ‘ You have business here which is out of my writ and competence , and I would not wish to complicate the affair for you . |
| 6 | The usual justification for paying the manager of a business a salary which is out of all proportion greater than that received by the men on the shop floor , who have direct contact with the product or with the machinery , is that the extra payment is for " responsibility " but this is just another name for " status in a power hierarchy " . |
| 7 | A lift which is out of order is a frequent and frustrating sight . |
| 8 | As I said you mention it may be something which is out of our field and we 'll have to make sure that the arguments for and against the problems the problem . |