Example sentences of "[pron] [vb mod] be [verb] are [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The first symptoms which may be felt are hot flushes , night sweats , general anxiety and irritability , loss of self-esteem , insomnia , mood changes , poor memory , loss of confidence , loss of interest in sex and even formication ( the feeling of insects crawling just underneath or on top of the skin , probably caused by changes in the nerve endings ) . |
| 2 | Many civil laws are derived from the common law , e.g. tort of negligence , whilst in the area of hotel and catering law the majority of criminal offences which may be committed are statutory , e.g. involving the Food Safety Act 1990 and the Trade Descriptions Act 1968 . |
| 3 | ‘ Sackholders ’ which look like dustbins but lack proper handles which can be grasped are INADEQUATE for loose refuse and MUST NOT be used except to hold tied plastic sacks . |
| 4 | Often , if they have a disposition to broader problem-solving , the search consultant can provide views on several issues : the potential organisational structure ; how the individual would fit in ; the likely scope of his or her responsibilities ; if the tasks he or she will be set are manageable and possibly whether candidates can be found in the market who meet a particular specification ; whether the search can be a UK-based search or needs to be international ; whether any of the top candidates can be attracted for the remuneration or does the remuneration of the senior team need reviewing ; is the nationality of the candidate important ; could a woman do the job ; what happened to the last job holder ; did he or she move on to a bigger job or was he or she fired , and was that person successful in the role ? |
| 5 | Since the matter is important , I wonder if you would take the trouble to write to me again , indicating particularly whether such other arrangements as you will be making are likely to commence at an earlier date than one might otherwise suppose . |
| 6 | The companies we will be discussing are public companies with shares listed on the Stock Exchange . |
| 7 | The quantity of goods to be ordered , and the time at which they should be ordered are major considerations . |
| 8 | As with all other aspects of capitalist society , however , local variations in the interpretation of these two roles and the institutional framework within which they can be operated are normal . |
| 9 | Whether such finance will be made available and how it might be channelled are major themes in subsequent chapters . |