Example sentences of "be [adj] [conj] it [is] [verb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Many takeovers in Europe are friendly and it is said that two in three are negotiated without merchant bankers . |
| 2 | ‘ Support for the monarchy has been strong but it is weakening . |
| 3 | Thirdly , the chances are high that it is sitting atop an ancient tectonic boundary that runs east-west under the Mediterranean — this is where the African and Eurasian plates are in contention . |
| 4 | Morgan Klein ( 1985 ) , in her study of Scottish youth in residential care , concluded from her interviews with young people that they do want help , are often puzzled when communication fails to occur , and are bereft when it is abandoned . |
| 5 | Research has shown that we are normally not conscious that it takes place , but that we are uncomfortable if it is missing when we would expect it or present on inappropriate occasions — for example in a greeting from a complete stranger . |
| 6 | Although this is designed for individual use , its flexibility and generality are such that it is seen as worth describing here . |
| 7 | Some types of indexing are appropriate where it is desired to concentrate on generating excellent indexes . |
| 8 | Cos I know what it is myself with I mean , they 're different ages but , and they 're independent but it 's wearing . |
| 9 | Sir Nicholas Goodison , chairman of the National Art Collection Fund , said : ‘ This sale is a lost opportunity for British public collections , but I am glad that it is staying in the country . |
| 10 | The House of Medau is putting together its Spring Collection — make sure you are present when it is unveiled at the Albert Hall on April 20th . |
| 11 | I am sure that it is shared on both sides of the House , as it is from the Dispatch Box . |
| 12 | Essex education officers are concerned that it is becoming increasingly difficult to find an alternative school for excluded pupils and to match up exam courses . |
| 13 | The words of the Fourth Commandment are uncompromising and it 's assumed that so also are those who believe in keeping the Sabbath . |
| 14 | I 'm sorry if it 's brought back everything you 've been trying to forget . |
| 15 | The value of the BPVT in terms of the assessment of language is likely to be greatest when it is used in conjunction with other forms of assessment , so that a comparison between different aspects of linguistic and cognitive functioning is possible . |
| 16 | This will normally be impractical and it is suggested that the purchaser may wish to distinguish between the following three levels of consent : ( a ) critical consents ; ( b ) material consents ; ( c ) ancillary consents . |
| 17 | Any prescription of the content or outcomes of teacher development is likely to be controversial because it is formulated from a value-position , but is a specification of process any less contentious ? |
| 18 | But a personal reassurance from me will not be acceptable unless it 's backed up by a member of the Swift family . ’ |
| 19 | Arthur is inclined to be delicate and it 's feared he has not long to live . |
| 20 | The animal will be aware of its prey in that it consciously perceives , pursues , and devours it , but it will be unaware that it is doing these things for the sake of satisfying its wants . |
| 21 | More fundamentally , the design activity will be meaningless unless it is directed towards serving some human need . |
| 22 | The points were made that parking there can not be dangerous as it is permitted during part of the year , and that the authorities seem to have turned a blind eye to cars parked outside the church during services . |
| 23 | The press , as well as performing its role as the watchdog , must not be coy when it is called upon to turn the critical eye on itself . |
| 24 | The press , as well as performing its role as the watchdog , must not be coy when it is called upon to turn the critical eye on itself . |
| 25 | It is not possible for ( 3 ) to be false once it is given that ( 1 ) and ( 2 ) are true . |
| 26 | In practice you will probably be lucky if it is seen at all ! |
| 27 | There is nowhere to run to … it is your first night , Englishman , you have to learn of a new world , you have to be patient if it is to give up to you its secrets . |
| 28 | It may be that there is a special rule for reservation of title clauses : this is examined below ( Chapter 10 ) but subject to that possible exception , once a contract has been made , its terms can only be altered or supplemented by a variation , and such variation will only be effective if it is supported by consideration . |
| 29 | Therefore any contractual clause exempting from the provisions of sections 13–15 will be effective provided it is shown to satisfy the requirement of reasonableness in the Unfair Contract Terms Act ( see paragraph 10–14 onwards ) . |
| 30 | This can be useful but it is limited . |