Example sentences of "[adj] [is] a [adj] [n mass] of " in BNC.
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| 1 | This is a complex series of events that may involve various altered cellular properties , such as secretion of proteolytic enzymes , alterations in cell motility , and altered growth properties , as well as possible changes in adhesiveness . |
| 2 | This is a useful means of keeping nurses with other commitments in touch with nursing and the Health Authority and therefore is a good route for recruitment . |
| 3 | This is a useful means of gathering evidence for assessment purposes . |
| 4 | This is a good means of keeping it out of harm 's way and it could not be better camouflaged . |
| 5 | This is a large species of eagle owl , hunting the large gerbil that lives on the short grass plains of Serengeti . |
| 6 | ‘ That 's a smart pair of daisies ’ ( daisy root = boots ) ; ‘ She 's me old Dutch ’ ( Duchess of Fife = wife ) ; ‘ Use your crust ’ ( crust of bread = head ) — more widespread now as ‘ Use your loaf . ’ |
| 7 | The life above when this is past is a ripe fruit of Earth below . |