Example sentences of "this is regard [subord] " in BNC.

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1 Another problem is the more general one of liability for negligence : as we saw in Chapter 5.3 ( f ) , this is regarded as insufficient for liability for most serious offences , and yet it may be sufficient for manslaughter .
2 Data from this study also show that some people do retain relationships which they use for confiding and support , especially with their mothers , and this is regarded as appropriate , especially for women to get support with concerns that essentially are ‘ women 's business , .
3 This is consistent with the idea that the older generation in a three-generation family occupies the position of net giver of support , and that this is regarded as proper in a normative sense .
4 The answer seems to be that this is regarded as quite proper if the advantage is mutual — possibly less so if it is not .
5 Flows of assistance between generations provide us with an important example where , in practice , support is often one way , and where apparently this is regarded as quite proper .
6 However , the guide-lines normally only provide a starting-point , which the sentencer is free to depart from if this is regarded as appropriate , and provided reasons are given for doing so .
7 Many are killed , & this is regarded as fairly commonplace .
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