Example sentences of "be [verb] [adj] [noun] [pron] [pron] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Most conscientious objectors are given four-year sentences which they reduce to about two and a half years by working . |
| 2 | Hamilton also points out that the replacement of forest by well-maintained agricultural terraces may actually reduce the amount of soil erosion , and Ives ( 1987 ) provides a timely reminder that the Himalaya are undergoing tectonic uplift which itself may be of sufficient magnitude a account for much of the increased sediment load of the major drainage systems . |
| 3 | They will be showing fledgling superstars what it takes to be successful in the business and give an insight into studio sampling and computer techniques . |
| 4 | It is clear that the lessons of ‘ 92 have not been learned and again Managers would appear to be telling Senior Management what they want to hear , rather than reflecting the real situation . |
| 5 | But if we are all determined by a grand unified theory , none of us can help what we do , so why should anyone be held responsible fur what they do ? |
| 6 | ( a ) You are overlooking visual clues which your students may be picking up . |
| 7 | Also , from his many comments about violent reactions to remedies , the sensitive patients he saw , were producing undesirable aggravations which he constantly sought to escape from . |
| 8 | We were offered Arabian tea which we HAD to drink ( unfortunately ) but thereafter were offered tea — black with sugar but not too strong . |
| 9 | Not for a second did the notion cross Beatrice 's mind that Lovat was having carnal thoughts which he knew could never be fulfilled . |