Example sentences of "[adv] and [pers pn] [be] [adj] that " in BNC.
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| 1 | We liked Chris very much and it was obvious that they were very happy together , and so we went ahead with plans for the wedding . |
| 2 | In fact I have made one very important friend in the past week or so and it 's ironic that your last letter is responsible for this friendship ! |
| 3 | Each case needs to be considered individually and it is important that the woman is involved in the decision to induce . |
| 4 | ‘ The merger provides the potential for developing more business than we would have achieved separately and I am confident that we have the basis for a successful future . |
| 5 | My garage is to be demolished very soon and I am worried that the pneumatic drill which may be used to break up the concrete base will upset or even kill my fish in a pond about 20′ away . |
| 6 | However , the position is not as simple as this because , if the merger had taken place , rationalisation and restructuring would have happened anyway and it is likely that certain plants in any combined GM/Leyland group would have closed . |
| 7 | I think very good at going through with a toothcomb anyway and I 'm sure that she could quite adequately . |
| 8 | They are not obviously satisfied elsewhere and it is significant that these are the main areas that have proved susceptible to analysis by stimulation . |
| 9 | He fancied he could hear the thing moving about outside and he was glad that the door was locked . |
| 10 | Clearly paper will not be abandoned altogether and it is likely that trivial notes of the type cited at the beginning of this article will invariably be recorded as manuscripts . |
| 11 | Right and it 's anticipated that you will strike the erm , the hoop in the process . |
| 12 | ‘ The investigation is being conducted vigorously and I am confident that that will become publicly clear in due course . ’ |
| 13 | Its tally of 184,445 was its highest ever and it is likely that the personal vote for John Hume , its leader , in Foyle , and the conversion of Eddie McGrady 's marginal in South Down to a 600-plus majority , will have been boosted by some Protestant crossover . |
| 14 | The shelling had stopped now and it was certain that someone had been killed or wounded , maybe the chap in the next slit trench a few feet away . |
| 15 | ‘ He will have one race before then , but I have yet to decide where , ’ said the trainer , adding : ‘ He is a much stronger horse now and I am sure that one and a half miles is his best distance . ’ |
| 16 | ‘ I 'm on five goals now and I 'm happy that the onus is on me and Ally McCoist to score on Wednesday . |
| 17 | Maggie 's face flushed hotly and she was glad that Ana could not see her at that moment . |
| 18 | ‘ We must have a decision by close of business tomorrow and I 'm optimistic that we can survive . |
| 19 | Increased aid was not going to discourage people immediately and it was inconceivable that increased voluntary repatriation could suffice on its own , he said . |
| 20 | Oh yes , I remember it well and I am sure that you do , Mr. Speaker . |
| 21 | Irish teams do tour well and it is certain that the new assistant coach Gerry Murphy will improve the quality of Ireland 's back play . |
| 22 | Part of the time he may almost be unaware that he is speaking to another person — after all Gila does n't understand English very well and it is unlikely that she would fully understand the references to Rupert Brooke and the poem ‘ The Old Vicarage , Grantchester ’ . |
| 23 | ‘ But we kept our shape well and it was unfortunate that we were n't able to nick a second goal . |
| 24 | We want none of his ideas here and I am sure that they will not become established . |
| 25 | Among the hero 's many adventures the twelve labours imposed by Eurystheus are only listed later ; but the regular list corresponds to the choice here and it is likely that it was in fact these twelve carvings at the heart of Greece 's greatest sanctuary that determined the canon . |
| 26 | Exactly what happened between this date and 10 July is not known precisely and it is possible that in addition to the group of six already identified there were other DGSE agents involved . |
| 27 | The Government refused to accept our arguments then and we are delighted that they accept our arguments now . |
| 28 | Aye , you go in there and it 's empty that other |
| 29 | They were still there and I was sure that one of them would be going my way . |
| 30 | Many words which express mathematical ideas are used over and over again and it is important that they are used correctly , especially comparatives such as wider , longer , deeper , heavier , lighter , thicker and thinner . |