Example sentences of "[subord] [det] [noun pl] be [prep] [det] " in BNC.
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1 | Because such religions are of more interest to the media than are more ‘ ordinary ’ religions , it is quite likely that whenever the tragedy occurs we shall be treated to the headline Cult Member Commits Suicide . |
2 | The two main variants of this approach are , first , that the requirement of consideration restricts voluntary obligations to those created by an agreement establishing an exchange relation because such agreements are in all probability moments of careful deliberation ; and secondly , consideration functions like a formality , such as notorization or a seal , in order to ensure the seriousness of the promise . |
3 | Since these payments are for this purpose they are quite separate from , and are not dependent upon , any right to compensation or the ‘ Disturbance Payment ’ which is described below . |
4 | Since these words are of such great antiquity , recorded some three and a half thousand years ago , how are they still relevant today , especially in relation to the inner conflicts of our lives ? |
5 | When that time arrives the discretion of the local councillor will be seriously limited , and it is also questionable whether such directives are in any sense democratic . |
6 | It is also doubtful whether many hospitals were like that then . |
7 | I had no reason to suppose that the letter was anything but genuine — it was on the shipping company 's notepaper , and , insofar as such recollections are of any value , the signature at first glance was in keeping with the signature I remembered vaguely from my days at Upper Thames Street . |
8 | But as these guitars are to all intents and purposes custom made , the buyer can specify virtually anything . |