Example sentences of "[noun sg] [is] to be [adj] [to-vb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | In advertising the purpose of research is to be able to plan the campaign so you know to whom you are talking , what you should be saying , which idea will best convey your message and , finally , whether that message is having the right results . |
| 2 | Of performance against arousal levels and we agreed that the the purpose of training like this and also putting these principles into practice is to be able to handle more and more arousal er more and more nerves and still and still be able to perform in a confident manner . |
| 3 | Suggested model memoranda and articles for both limited and unlimited companies are included in this pack and certain provisions in those models ( or provisions to like effect ) are identified in an introductory notes as being necessary if the incorporated practice is to be able to comply with and remain in compliance with the Rules . |
| 4 | There are at least two situations where this is likely to occur : ( 1 ) where the aim in making the investment is to be ready to take advantage of a development if it occurs , and ( 2 ) where the investment is in the latest technology . |
| 5 | The key is to be prepared to wait a day or two if necessary , which is no bad thing as the North Rim is a beautiful spot in its own right . |
| 6 | The Review is to be devoted to research " in all departments of its subject " . |
| 7 | One essential ingredient of organising your work is to be able to put aside enough time in the day for thought and reflection . |
| 8 | His great skill is to be able to hold the ball back without changing his action . |
| 9 | The essence of rational scientific problem solving is to be able to perceive the complex , ‘ messy ’ , real world in such a manner that the solution to any problem may be easier . |
| 10 | One of the popular reasons for buying a knitting machine is to be able to knit very quickly . |
| 11 | A further requirement is to be able to select for execution one out of two or more sequences of instructions depending on a previously calculated numeric value . |
| 12 | Er , speaking of accountants , I must tell you that one of the perks of my job is to be able to get out and about in the real world , to real companies , meeting real people . |
| 13 | The therapist 's objective at the end of the assessment period is to be able to make an approximate formulation of what is going on , and to suggest a provisional treatment plan . |
| 14 | One quick way of going out of business is to be unable to meet a substantial claim because it is not covered by insurance . |
| 15 | An essential part of the research process is to be able to locate the data required as quickly and easily as possible . |
| 16 | Note : Paragraph ( 8 ) , or a provision to the like effect , needs to be adopted if a recognised body is to be able to ensure that shares are not held in breach of the Rules . |
| 17 | Note : Paragraph ( 8 ) , or a provision to the like effect , needs to be adopted if a recognised body is to be able to ensure that shares are not held in breach of the Rules . |
| 18 | For most of our students , the main objective is to be able to communicate confidently in the language of their choice , so practice in listening and speaking are our first priorities . |
| 19 | My one dream in life is to be able to travel . |
| 20 | The key to success is to be able to recognize the different behaviours in yourself , to control them and to use this knowledge to develop your relationships . |
| 21 | The worst thing for my son is that what he would like to do more than anything else in all the world is to be able to read like other people . |
| 22 | The important thing is to be able to let your partner know what sort of sex you want and that you want safer sex . |
| 23 | However , ideal situations are hard to come by , and the next best thing is to be able to perceive a horse 's changing emotions — especially if they indicate that we are likely to lose control of the horse in the near future ! |
| 24 | The heart of taekwondo is to be able to deliver a kick , with power , to any target that is beyond the range of one 's hands . |
| 25 | Perhaps the most important lesson is to be able to recognise a rock-climber when you see one . |
| 26 | The ideal situation is to be able to receive a professional aromatherapy massage about once a month , or to have a willing friend with whom to exchange massage . |
| 27 | For to understand a sentence is to be able to pick out situations which justify us in believing that sentence to be true . |
| 28 | What I hope to gain on the course is to be able to speak more confidently and to get over the nerves . |
| 29 | Your eventual goal is to be able to work very hard for a full three minutes , followed after a one-minute active break by a second three-minute workout . |
| 30 | Such a theory might claim , for instance , that to understand a proposition is to be able to tell the difference between circumstances in which one would be justified in believing it and those in which one would not . |