Example sentences of "[conj] [adj] [prep] [Wh det] is [verb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | A semiconductor product is defined as : an article the purpose , or one of the purposes , of which is the performance of an electronic function and which consists of two or more layers , at least one of which is composed of semiconducting material and in or upon one or more of which is fixed a pattern appertaining to that or another function . |
| 2 | In addition , of course , there is a brief commentary by the Departmental Head or the General Manager of the Public Service Unit , saying something about the movement in staffing over the previous year , and a brief word or two about what is going to happen in the current and future years . |
| 3 | Do n't be surprised if you retain no more than half of what is said at your first lectures . |
| 4 | As Britain 's only national pop music station at present , Radio 1 is most likely to interest aspiring rock and pop musicians , so I will explain its workings and policies in some detail ( although much of what is said about Radio 1 will also be applicable to Radio 2 ) . |
| 5 | It will be evident that these are greatly influenced by Roman Catholic religious congregations , and some of what is said here applies to monks and nuns of both Communions . |
| 6 | I think ( actor 's voice ) people who are not in this great business of ours think the idea of electronic messages flying around is really odd and they may get freaked if some of what is said is a bit inflammatory- maybe more so than if they saw it printed . |
| 7 | Little scientific data has ever been released to assess the effect of the killing on the dolphin population , and much of what is known about the hunt has been gathered at great personal risk by non-government organisations . |
| 8 | In the earliest phase of a mental disorder , relatives feel puzzled and bewildered by what is happening , and it can take many months or even years before deteriorating social function gives way to overt symptoms which can be clearly interpreted as mental illness . |
| 9 | More documentation is generated by the modern world than by its predecessors , and more of what is generated is preserved . |
| 10 | I 've seen so many clients train dogs in classes too large and too loud , where the pup becomes confused and unsure of what is expected of him . |
| 11 | Honour Moderations involves the study of five subjects , four of which are compulsory and one of which is selected from a list of options . |
| 12 | This literature , whilst being mindful of the ordinary business cycle of boom and slump , growth and recession , is especially mindful and critical of what is seen as the increasing coincidence between the five-yearly election cycle and the rhythm of the economy . |
| 13 | Finally , and contrary to what is implied in much of the recent discussion of the " flexible firm " , we were not able to obtain much strong evidence that the use of other forms of " flexible " labour was positively associated with the use of temporary labour . |
| 14 | Provide a ( decent-looking ) security pass and all the necessary care and attention to make the participants feel welcome , comfortable and enthusiastic about what is going to happen next . |
| 15 | Someone with early stages of brain failure can be very aware of it , and anxious about what is happening to him/her . |
| 16 | Personal investigation suggests that few public library authorities spend more than 15% of their bookfunds on stock revision , while many spend a good deal less — and most of what is spent goes on fiction , where revision is a relatively straightforward process . |
| 17 | Another way of creating a bad impression at a social interview is by being so self-conscious and aware of what is going on that you are unable to act naturally and show yourself in the best possible light . |
| 18 | No matter who is following , you will only notice him if you are alert and aware of what is going on around you . |
| 19 | Are Chinese people 's experiences of racism different from but similar to what is experienced by those from other backgrounds ? |
| 20 | There are two open bothies on the route but contrary to what is written in some places , the farm at lonely Carnmore on the Letterewe estate is not inhabited except for part of the year . |
| 21 | The section does not create what might be referred to as a permit requirement , since subject to what is said below , it does not empower the police to refuse permission to hold the procession , as is the law in certain other jurisdictions . |