Example sentences of "[vb -s] it be a [noun sg] [prep] " in BNC.

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1 Has it been a result of clear theological arguments ?
2 He says it 's a symbol of the governments way of treating immigrants .
3 Paul says it 's a sport for all the youngest who 's been in a raft is 5 … the oldest is 95 … anyone can come and see what it 's like playing in whitewater
4 Jane says it 's a tribute to the player 's determination that he ever played again .
5 He says it 's a bit like a dating agency without the romance , farmers with orphaned lambs are put in touch with farmers with Ewes which have lost their offspring .
6 Ben Matthews of Oxford cycos says it 's a bit like ice hockey , not like polo .
7 What 's caus David says it 's a lack of vitamins ,
8 Yes , it says it 's a reconversion of bungalow to house , West Hill .
9 It 'll mean cleaner air and fewer road accidents , and although farmers do n't like the new law , the green lobby says it 's a chance to practice organic farming on a wide scale .
10 The man who wrote the music and compiled the volume of verse says it 's a testament to his love affair with the area
11 Deanes says it 's a cry for help . ’
12 The company says it 's a victim of competitive tendering .
13 She said it , tear it up mum she says it 's a load of bull that 's all that is .
14 Lord Vestey , Chairman of Cheltenham Racecourse , says it 's an advantage to us becasue we 're used to holding three day meetings .
15 Jan Aage says it 's an education for him and he 's got top learn how to play with the boys
16 It says it 's an offence for anyone to be carrying an offensive weapon .
17 She says it 's an encoragement to joyriders .
18 Roger Thetford says it 's an extension of orinteering and it 's a real challenge
19 Lisa says it is a matter of gaining confidence with breastfeeding .
20 She says it was a breakdown in communication and they made an error .
21 He says it was a house of horrors .
22 The RSPCA says it was an act of mindless cruelty , he should have been banned for life .
23 Confirms it was a crime of passion .
24 Now she feels it 's a bit like looking a gift horse in the mouth . ’
25 It was his first offence , and Maureen feels it was a result of family and work pressure .
26 Roy thinks it 's a case of sour grapes .
27 He thinks it 's a site worth saving .
28 ‘ He probably thinks it 's a cure for the curse , ’ chuckled Reid .
29 The band 's press coverage has generally been excellent and Houghton thinks it is a consequence of the group 's organised , professional outlook .
30 He thinks it is a waste of time for foreigners to try to help change things in Central America .
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