Example sentences of "be [adv] useful [conj] it [verb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The problem list is likely to be most useful if it has been jointly formulated by the patient and the therapist ( p. 70 ) . |
| 2 | Trapping data into files in this way can be extremely useful because it changes ephemeral data into a permanent list . |
| 3 | This kind of approach can be very useful since it provides an opportunity for the media to ask questions and get direct answers on the spot , without having to spend valuable time away from the office . |
| 4 | The knowledge which research provides is most useful when it goes beyond description of events to providing a basis for future action . |
| 5 | The knowledge which research provides is most useful when it goes beyond a description of events to provide a basis for future action . |
| 6 | Rollin 's own review ( 1981 : 96–105 ) is also useful since it covers tests for carcinogens , mutogens , and for effects upon embryo development ( teratogenicity ) . |
| 7 | Food for Microwaving is also useful but it has some curious entries : under flour , for instance , it simply describes what flour is and what it is used for , but has nothing to offer on how microwaving affects it in pastry , cakes , etc . |
| 8 | Oblique-slip margins are considered in detail in various papers in Ballance and Reading ( 1980 ) ; the introductory article by Reading ( 1980 ) is particularly useful as it presents a general review of sedimentation patterns in relation to topography . |
| 9 | This is quite useful as it means there is a real point to damaging the Steam Tank even if you can not destroy it in one go . |
| 10 | This approach is potentially useful since it suggests that women 's under-representation in public politics can be seen not simply in terms of women 's lack of interest in politics but of the ability of men to prevent women 's issues entering politics . |
| 11 | To do this , cut out the outline of the vase or urn from a large leaf ( an enormous autumn leaf is very useful as it has an interesting texture ) using a craft knife , and use the shape to form the container at the base of the picture . |
| 12 | This way of looking at terms and not deciding their status until there has been a breach is very useful as it gives a welcome degree of flexibility to contracts , although it could be criticized for introducing uncertainty . |
| 13 | This section is based on an article by Wilkinson ( 1982 ) , which is very useful as it exposes the underlying ideologies/philosophies or interests that are at stake in this kind of reform . |
| 14 | A ‘ full auto ’ button , for instance , is very useful because it gives auto-exposure/auto focus/auto white balance at a single press . |
| 15 | I mean we were in a particular discussion last night I mean that chap was making a particular point and we were able to ask questions and that was very useful and it helped everything else and as a result I have a view that Hydro Electric have a certain commitment to the community and I respect it for having that commitment . |