Example sentences of "argue [conj] it is [adj] for " in BNC.
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| 1 | It has been argued that it is wrong for such a body to impose even a limited check on the activities of an elected Government . |
| 2 | They argue that it is easy for someone to appear to be above the age of 17 and say laws should be introduced that place less onus on the newsagent , who may be an innocent victim . |
| 3 | Senior party figures argue that it is impossible for the rules to be changed to restore the nomination to the sitting MP . |
| 4 | Quite apart from giving dementia the top priority SHARPEN argues that it is essential for voluntary organisations to be involved in and , if necessary , assisted to play a full part in planning and in the delivery of services . |
| 5 | It argues that it is impractical for countries to protect their interests by patenting plant species . |
| 6 | But Saunders argues that it is wrong for feminists to draw from this the idea that home is a place of relaxation for men or a setting for the systematic exploitation of women . |
| 7 | He argues that it is common for a depressed person to grossly exaggerate the negative implications of events ( sometimes called ‘ catastrophising ’ ) : ‘ I did n't get that job I 'm not bright enough — I 'll be unemployed or in low-level jobs for ever — I 'll be bored and boring-my friends will abandon me — my husband wo n't love me any more . ’ |
| 8 | Even so , one could argue that it is necessary for sociolinguists at least to attempt such a distinction between folklinguistic stereotype and linguistic fact : particularly when the stereotypes in question are both ludicrous and contemptuous of women speakers . |
| 9 | Surely all hon. Members would argue that it is wrong for the industry to be able to target young people . |