Example sentences of "[noun] is [adj] [conj] it [vb -s] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The result is interesting because it bears on the following problem . |
| 2 | The result is important since it decreases the rate of bladder filling during the night and allows us to sleep longer . |
| 3 | Some women argue that female genital mutilation is good because it suppresses sexuality , thereby preserving chastity and preventing promiscuity . |
| 4 | Third , ritual is important because it contributes to the way society maintains its rules and therefore to general order . |
| 5 | Predicting the numbers of disabled elderly into the future is problematic as it depends upon the projection forward of current patterns of disability . |
| 6 | He says that the bid is hostile because it goes over the heads of the directors . |
| 7 | Contrasting proverbs with ponderous prose offers a way in : " too many cooks spoil the broth " is a far more expressive way of saying : " Over-maximization of the work force is counter-productive because it inhibits the realization of a satisfactory outcome . " |
| 8 | Can I just comment on the lady saying a minor crime , I do n't think any crime is minor when it happens to you |
| 9 | Insulation is important since it keeps out the hot ambient kitchen air , reducing the load on the refrigeration system . |
| 10 | Others believe that light jogging is superior because it stimulates blood flow to the legs , reduces muscle tightness and preserves fitness , says |
| 11 | Their own chemical industry is cost-effective because it buys products at knock-down prices from places like Lauchhammer , where the incidence of cancer keeps increasing . |
| 12 | ‘ The levelling out of investment is worrying because it needs to grow so that UK industry can keep up with international competitors , ’ Mr Sentance said . |
| 13 | Re M is important as it clarifies the law on privilege and social work records but it is important to consider it within the wider context of access to information generally . |
| 14 | Conversely , correct gearbox functioning is unacceptable if it results in an unacceptable gear-lever movement ( either too small , too large , colliding with other fixed objects , difficult hand movements etc ) . |
| 15 | This hooking action is important because it interferes with the opponent 's attempts to free his arm and keeps him closed off for a longer period . |
| 16 | COOK 'S NOTE : This vinaigrette is unusual as it has equal quantities of vinegar and oil . |
| 17 | In hot weather you may not be aware of how much a horse is sweating because it evaporates so quickly . |
| 18 | This series of squares is disquieting as it heads for the horizon unless it allows for the curvature of the Earth . |
| 19 | At present his status in the three books is relevant because it serves to establish Buchan 's particularly energetic version of Ruritanian adventure and the irony and humour with which he tempers the romantic colour of his fiction . |
| 20 | A copy of the 1991 Census datasets will be deposited at the ESRC Data Archive ( where it will join the data from previous Censuses ) when the data is complete and it appears that all corrections have been made . |
| 21 | Poetry is provocative because it goes beyond prose which is descriptive . |
| 22 | The first visit by prospective parents is important as it creates a lasting impression . |
| 23 | Crime , for Durkheim , could be defined in terms of the conscience collective : ‘ an act is criminal when it offends strong and defined states of the collective conscience ’ ( Durkheim , 1960 : 79–90 ) . |
| 24 | Your attitude is important because it shows other people how you feel . |
| 25 | On the surface the Government 's plan is reasonable because it aims to give employers the right to choose how they negotiate with staff . |
| 26 | This passage is interesting as it assumes that there would have been no right of recovery in any of the cases to which the section referred although had the Woolwich principle been applicable there would have been recovery , apart from the section , in some . |
| 27 | As the material is synthetic , use a matching thread — 50 denier is ideal and it comes in many colours , although strangely very few kite-makers seem to want other than black . |
| 28 | The key issue is straightforward and it arises from a simple fact . |
| 29 | ‘ Overkill ’ causes unnecessary suffering to the offender , and all suffering is bad unless it prevents a greater amount of suffering or brings about a greater quantity of pleasure . |
| 30 | ‘ Well , my Takamine is great because it means I can go around radio and TV stations and play songs on my own . |