Example sentences of "['s] [noun sg] must be a [adj] " in BNC.

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1 In two respects , it is open to the courts to insist that the constable 's decision must be a reasonable one ; there must first be reasonable grounds on which the constable is entitled to rely in deciding in the first place whether or not a breach of the peace is likely to occur .
2 In order for contributory negligence to constitute a defence , the plaintiff 's fault must be a legal and factual cause of the harm suffered .
3 Julia 's courage must be a great inspiration to those people facing a similar ordeal .
4 Agnes watched , fascinated ; George 's stomach must be a constant series of coups and counter-coups .
5 And the fact that having a baby and adjusting to motherhood are only permitted to cause a few days ' disruption must be a bad thing — when what mothers really need is adequate time to rest ( between feeds ) , plenty of boosts to their ego , lots of love and confidence building .
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