Example sentences of "be [adj] it be [adv] [vb pp] " in BNC.
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| 1 | However , if the winds are strong it is better left till last until the flysheet is pegged out . |
| 2 | Cryptosporidium was diagnosed three weeks ago , but doctors are convinced it 's now died off and Julie 's current problems are the result of something else . |
| 3 | The play as a whole makes no sense at all without the ‘ omitted ’ first scene , and I am sure it was never performed without it . |
| 4 | This remark was so uncharacteristic of her that I am sure it was fully meant . |
| 5 | To be sure it was always recognized that in certain circumstances , such as those involving deceit , or an intention to cause harm or to exploit , one is responsible for inducing another to act . |
| 6 | This task was for him somewhat infra dig , but until Burden and Sergeant Martin brought him some information he had little else to do , and this way he could , at any rate , be certain it was well done . |
| 7 | Once your water is soft it is easily acidified using peat filtration . |
| 8 | Although theft is illegal it is often regarded as normal and acceptable practice when an individual ‘ borrows ’ materials from his or her place of work for personal use — such as stationery , or makes 'phone calls on an office telephone . |
| 9 | When a report is long it is sometimes split into two volumes , one with factual findings and a second whose contents deal entirely with discussions and recommendations . |
| 10 | For Sheila to be committed to the partnership and agreement it is vital it is openly negotiated and freely entered into . |
| 11 | However , the ball struck Ranson on the hand and though referee Alf Buksh was unsighted it was clearly seen by linesman Madgwick . |