Example sentences of "[conj] it is important [prep] [pron] " in BNC.

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1 Now I acknowledge that this kind of exegesis might be disturbing for some , but I believe that it is important for us as modern Christians to feel the force of this criticism which has thrown fresh light on the Scriptures as we have received them .
2 This is so contrary to our general assumptions ( namely that the Holy Spirit , however vaguely we conceive of him , is an internal gift for the faithful , appropriate only to be mentioned in church ) that it is important for us to see the crucial link between the Spirit and mission which is presented to us in the pages of the New Testament .
3 I agree that it is important for our Parliament to examine EC legislation closely .
4 Today children are meeting and playing with children of other faiths so it is important for them to have some understanding and knowledge of each other 's traditions .
5 Some water shrews feed on relatively large fish or newts , so it is important for them to immobilise their prey rapidly .
6 And it is important to you to keep an identity ?
7 It is very natural for you to miss each other , and it is important for you to know where they are and to be able to make contact with them whenever you want to .
8 His work with the Labour Party continues and it is important in his life , but he says he is also ‘ increasingly looking overseas ’ .
9 I can not at present be more specific about when I shall be able to deliver the items to you , but if it is important for you to have a specific time , could I ask you , please , to get in touch in a day or so .
10 Producing elisions is something which foreign learners do not need to learn to do , but it is important for them to be aware that when native speakers of English talk to each other , quite a number of phonemes that the foreigner might expect to hear are not actually pronounced .
11 Now this may not be the most compelling subject but it is important for you to know that throughout our term in office , we 've not left you on your own as you carry out the task of raising funds for your programme .
12 ‘ We face a stern test but it is important for my players to continue to believe in themselves . ’
13 But it is important from their point of view they they sort of hold this pressure at bay .
14 Er , my Lord may I say that er in relation to the witness statement erm , clearly the credibility of this , the plaintiff Mr is going to be substantially in issue er and therefore er I propose er not to simply to tell him er and say erm in your witness statement your evidence erm but clearly to take him to those areas which are in dispute and to ask him to deal fully with them in I appreciate it 's going to erm take some time to do that but it is important in my submission that your Lordship has the ability to er assess the plaintiffs .
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