Example sentences of "often is [not/n't] " in BNC.
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| 1 | When a sea or large lake is polluted , then , it often is not possible to identify precisely the main sources of the pollution , or to predict the effects of any particular preventive measure . |
| 2 | The problem is , it often is not clear how far this is . |
| 3 | Basically , however , the difference between these and other areas lies in the attitude to new development , either whether it should be permitted at all ( it often is not ) or , if it is , of what it should be constructed — the materials used generally have to be traditional , for example , stone in the Lake District . |
| 4 | But what should be a happy and fulfilling experience all too often is not . |
| 5 | This too often is not seen . |
| 6 | A manager 's pay often is not a fixed salary but contains a bonus element dependent upon performance ( profitability etc . ) . |
| 7 | And there 's a conscience as well as a There 's an unconscious , As well as a conscious drive in us , which often is not very good . |
| 8 | meditation is extremely helpful ; 2. meditation is extremely helpful for many people , even though it is not for me ; 3. meditation can be helpful , even though it often is not ; 4. meditation is unlikely to be helpful , even though there are exceptions ; 5 . |
| 9 | Yes , but the pro-active , the good news often is not a good enough hook , I mean in my experience , the local media , they do want , the hook has to be , at least in the , in the initial phase has to be bad news . |
| 10 | Erm I do look for opportunities to talk to people about God but I , I certainly think that you have to wait for the right opportunity because , if people are ill or very down , then it often is n't the right time when they 're vulnerable erm to try and erm talk to them about something . |
| 11 | And that if my arithmetic is correct which it often is n't , takes us |
| 12 | When it 's all hands to the deck in these craft , 2 often is n't enough ! |
| 13 | He says what might appear to be a bargain in terms of price quite often is n't in terms of quality . |