Example sentences of "be [adj] [conj] a [adv] [vb pp] " in BNC.
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| 1 | To say the least , it is unfortunate that a multiply influenced process with many stages in it should be thought of by sociobiological proponents and their critics alike ( e.g. Solomon , 1978 ) as having an invariant outcome and a single explanation . |
| 2 | He also had a role to play in public ceremonial and it is likely that a carefully constructed ceremonial relationship existed between king and temple to ensure mutual support in the eyes of the people . |
| 3 | The intention of the parties is important since a right bestowed upon third parties carries the corollary of the acceptance of an obligation by themselves . |
| 4 | It is unclear whether a democratically defeated FSLN would relinquish power . |
| 5 | It is unclear whether a democratically defeated FSLN would relinquish power . |
| 6 | He was intrigued and a little disturbed by George 's attitude . |
| 7 | Robinson was surprised and a little alarmed at such an untypical gesture . |
| 8 | Here he was surprised and a little frightened to find that he was being carried further out to sea . |