Example sentences of "[conj] it [is] [adj] [to-vb] a " in BNC.
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| 1 | When occasions have occurred , as they do in all organizations , where it is necessary to take a ‘ big ’ risk on a young man whose experience and background we think inadequate for the task , nine times out of ten not only does he rise to the occasion but he does even better than we would expect . |
| 2 | Where it is necessary to express a proviso to a rule or term , lawyers often use the expression " provided always that " ; however , the proviso can be expressed in more straightforward language by using a word such as " except " or by reversing the provision , putting the proviso first and using the word " unless " . |
| 3 | For this reason it may be unwise to rely on hearsay evidence , particularly in contested proceedings , where it is possible to call a witness to give direct evidence of the facts in issue . |
| 4 | These conspired contacts also provide excellent ‘ mump holes ’ ( see Cain 1973 : 37 ; Holdaway 1983 : 43 ) or ‘ brew houses ’ in the men 's own terms , where it is possible to take a tea-break , have a relaxing chat , hang about on a cold day , or simply ‘ ease ’ in other ways . |
| 5 | In general , the following word forms are included ; where it is possible to describe a subject with a single noun , this is preferred . |
| 6 | This solution works particularly well in houses which have evolved over several centuries , where it is possible to repair a wing at a time , selling the houses as they near completion and recycling the investment . |
| 7 | The disadvantages of the compact are a tendency to overexpose the negative due to reflections from the ground , and the ergonomical designs of the camera bodies , which often place the firing button where it is awkward to arrange a plunger . |
| 8 | This is particularly true for early attempts at flying cross-country , where it is vital to use a priority system for concentrating on the important aspects of the flying . |
| 9 | The impact of a series of I 's in theme position is not the same as the impact of a series of verbs inflected for first person , such as ‘ saw-I ’ , ‘ took-I ’ , etc. , where it is difficult to discern a theme line as clearly as in the pronoun-plus-verb combination . |
| 10 | Like many other d-i-y enthusiasts , I occasionally have to mix mortar for covering small areas where it is important to achieve a good finished surface . |
| 11 | This is one of those channels where it 's hard to find a bad sound ; everything set on 5 is about right , full-bodied but still jangly , exactly how it should be . |
| 12 | Although it is rare to see a carpet that 's been worn right down to its backing they can often look worn . |
| 13 | But , in my experience , if this is the case although it is possible to plant a new church it will not happen nearly as quickly as it will do if someone can make themselves available full-time . |
| 14 | Although it is possible to install a plumbing system without any supports for the pipes , this is not good practice . |
| 15 | Although it is possible to sample a pure Côte aux Enfants red wine made by Bollinger and matured in small oak casks , the production is tiny and availability correspondingly restricted . |
| 16 | Although it is possible to produce a job description for a bureau manager ( see Appendix A ) , each bureau has very individual characteristics and consequently managers see their tasks differently . |
| 17 | Thus although it is possible to establish a stoplist covering a number of standard terms not suitable for indexing , this normally needs to be modified to reflect the circumstances of each system . |
| 18 | Although it is possible to administer a sedative under these circumstances this is obviously not desirable for routine visits when the dog is not experiencing any pain . |
| 19 | However , although it is possible to identify a number of common facilitating factors in the development of employers ' associations in various countries there are also some important differences both between and within countries , particularly in the extent to which these bodies engage in direct negotiating activities on behalf of their members . |
| 20 | The lien also in many situations is possessory although it is possible to have a non-possessory lien . |
| 21 | The unit goes in the basement , plant room or wherever , and the hotel comes off the grid supply of electricity — although it is sensible to retain a connection for emergencies . |
| 22 | The breeding , rearing , or fattening of beef cattle can be viable in the right conditions , although it is hard to make a profit on a very small scale . |
| 23 | This is consistent with the principles enunciated by Lord Morris in Esso ( see p 1 above ) although it is unusual to find a specific reference to the doctrine in this context . |
| 24 | Although it is difficult to reach a clear judgement about whether there is enough pollution control , we can discuss whether the current mechanism of pollution control is sensible . |
| 25 | For the loyalists the purpose is to remain part of the U K and those two are so far apart , those two positions , that it 's impossible to see a bridge between them and that 's the difficulty . |
| 26 | I rather suspect that it 's inherent in the very human situation that it 's impossible to give a final and satisfactory account of the relation between the individuality of the individual 's experience and the world . |
| 27 | Erm , by hangers-on I mean that there are all the Dukes and the Viscounts and whatever else there is and that whole strata in society , which , I think is English society , erm I mean I know that there are Dukes in Scotland but there are n't so many , and I mean they own quite a lot and I think that it 's impossible to have a classless society because the monarchy perpetuate class divisions . |
| 28 | And we need to say that you know I do n't think that it 's criminal to have a gallery but it 's criminal to waste the space some of the time . |
| 29 | → We so often receive letters from people slamming companies for poor service , that it 's nice to receive a letter from someone heaping praise upon a manufacturer for a job well done . |
| 30 | Mm , do you think that it 's important to have a sideboard as a piece of furniture , because a dining room is n't a dining room without a sideboard or ? |