Example sentences of "[num] [noun] is [conj] it [vb -s] " in BNC.
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| 1 | One distinct advantage of metformin over the sulphonylureas in obese Type 2 patients is that it does tend to suppress appetite and certainly therapy is usually associated with weight loss ( Taylor et al , 1982 ) . |
| 2 | One consequence is that it has caused substantial administrative problems for us . |
| 3 | One drawback is that it responds only to quick changes in humidity , but the inventors point out this should not be a problem with a fuel gauge . |
| 4 | One theory is that it awakens distant memories of floating in the comfort of the womb . |
| 5 | One view is that it has something to do with the energy , drive and willingness to take risks associated ( in the ‘ up ’ phase , at least ) with traits underlying manic-depression . |
| 6 | The importance of the recent discovery of this document recording the conclusions of the conferences of 26–27 May is that it fills in what have hitherto been two of the most significant gaps in the whole story . |