Example sentences of "be [pers pn] [adj] [verb] [adv prt] the " in BNC.
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| 1 | If the countries of the EC all give up national power and pass it to the European level , are they all giving up the same thing ? |
| 2 | Is it necessary to fill in the forms in triplicate ? |
| 3 | This technique has the advantages that you do n't have to paint or draw anything ; nor is it necessary to tidy up the edges of the wall hanging as this can add to the haphazard effect . |
| 4 | Nor is he likely to wind up the debate as I understand that the Under-Secretary of State , the hon. Member for Darlington ( Mr. Fallon ) , or some other English Minister will do so . |
| 5 | Only with difficulty was she able to hold back the tears , forcing herself to smile . |
| 6 | Only when they came close was it possible to make out the dark shadow of a hand and arm carving each one , the sketchy outline of a black body behind , and above , a ghoulish half-lit face with gaping shadowy craters for mouth and eyes . |