Example sentences of "[noun sg] [pron] be [noun pl] to [be] " in BNC.

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1 The arrangements for support and distribution have worked well , but with hindsight there are pitfalls to be avoided in future .
2 Such oblations to the darkness of the early evenings had not been necessary in previous years when , whatever the season , bright hour and night hour had been dedicated to the service of his flock there were Masses to be said , sick to be visited , meetings to be chaired , burial services to be conducted , bereaved to be comforted .
3 I was conscious of rich chaos , the sort of jumble that lures one into a junk-shop knowing that under the piles of objects and above one 's head there are riches to be mined .
4 And the good news is that at a time of recession there are bargains to be had : even grand dealers might discuss a discreet price reduction .
5 In Vincent 's case there were precedents to be found among his Dutch artistic forebears .
6 In the Registrar 's office there are forms to be filled in and information to be provided .
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