Example sentences of "be [verb] to be [verb] [adv] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Thom 's theoretical analysis was based on the work of S.R. Broadbent , a statistician whose quantum hypothesis allows the extent to which data are quantised to be assessed objectively . |
| 2 | The poems are intended to be read aloud as in the late middle ages , a period to which Darras is keenly attracted because national and linguistic boundaries had not yet hardened . |
| 3 | Apart from other considerations , it is manifest that the words of section 6(1) of the Act of 1978 are intended to be interpreted widely , hence the use of the words ‘ whatever the basis of his liability ’ and the emphasis added by the word ‘ otherwise ’ at the end of the enumerated causes of action . |
| 4 | The resolutions , which have recently been published , call for a more just media environment in the Philippines in particular , but are intended to be used worldwide . |
| 5 | This may be linked to : ( a ) structures of the subject being taught ; ( b ) progression in the number of components of the subject pupils may be expected to have learned in the course of their instruction ; ( c ) the degree of difficulty of typical test items ; ( d ) sequences which correspond to the teaching approaches of the designers of a graded assessment scheme ; 4 all of the items in a test are at a similar or the same level of difficulty ; 5 tests are intended to be taken only when pupils are ready for them ; 6 performance on tests is described in terms of " pass ' and " fail " , rather than a mark or grade . |
| 6 | Some of the borders are designed to be cut out and appliquéd on to a host fabric , while others are an integral part of a plain background material . |
| 7 | Similarly , normal copying programs which come with a computer operating system are within the law because they are designed to be used legitimately , to take back-up copies of programs and data files . |
| 8 | Oxford primary readers are designed to be used very flexibly . |
| 9 | The bottles are designed to be reused up to 20 times over a period of five years before being recycled into filling for toys , anoraks and duvets . |
| 10 | ‘ Train services between Darlington and Hartlepool have been drastically reduced and are expected to be withdrawn completely later this year . |
| 11 | Now they are beginning to soak up thousands of unwanted male lambs off Scottish hill farms and in five years are expected to be soaking up even more . |
| 12 | Two other Kurds in detention are expected to be sent back to Turkey over the weekend . |
| 13 | The special cards are expected to be phased out once the long-anticipated economic reforms begin . |
| 14 | UK dates are expected to be announced shortly . |
| 15 | Typical projects are expected to be split fairly evenly between hardware , software and services . |
| 16 | Typical projects are expected to be split fairly evenly between hardware , software and services . |
| 17 | Two thousand more workers are expected to be taken on and the local economy should get a £100 million boost once production reaches capacity . |
| 18 | Two thousand more workers are expected to be taken on and the local economy should get a £100 million boost once production reaches capacity . |
| 19 | With just over two months still to go before the opening of the fair , 517 of the 540 stands available have been sold , and the remaining 23 are expected to be taken up shortly . |
| 20 | To try to divert it , 30 concrete blocks , each weighing two tons , are expected to be lowered today from Black Stallion helicopters belonging to Nato . |
| 21 | Its main conclusions are expected to be published later . |
| 22 | ( Research and development split between the two lines — currently 50–50 — will soon tip the balance in favour of AViiON , since three years ' worth of products are expected to be squeezed out of the last round of investment in the proprietary line . ) |
| 23 | Those responsibilities not taken over by the newly privatised gas , petroleum and electricity industries are expected to be handed over to existing departments such as Trade and Industry and Environment . |
| 24 | Cabinets for the spirit collection are expected to be delivered soon . |
| 25 | Both share stakes are expected to be put up for sale over the next few months if the Hafnia merger goes ahead , and could allow a large French company to buy a key stake in the Nordic market . |
| 26 | Negotiations with Holland and Sweden are expected to be opened soon . |
| 27 | Debts on both the bridge and tunnels at Dartford are expected to be wiped out within 17 years when the structure will be transferred to the government , and the contractors will have recovered the costs and made a profit . |
| 28 | Details of the party 's policy commitments are expected to be set out in its budget proposal next month . |
| 29 | Details of the route between London and the Channel Tunnel are expected to be spelt out today by John MacGregor , the Transport Secretary . |
| 30 | Drug cartels and terrorists are reported to be taking over the counterfeit clothing business . |