Example sentences of "and [modal v] be [adj] for [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | It is often associated with obesity and may be latent for some years before diagnosis . |
| 2 | Those I mention here are the most often talked about and may be helpful for some readers . |
| 3 | This can be very restrictive , and may be unsuitable for those at work outwith Central Edinburgh , or those tied to the home during the day : |
| 4 | A final point that has to be borne in mind is that in order to make generalizations based on the type of quantitative analysis pioneered by Labov , a large number of tokens must be analysed ( usually thousands ) ; however , it happens that some variables that are quite salient in the community occur relatively rarely , and so we can not make reliable quantitative statements about these covering the range of speaker variables , even though they may be involved in linguistic change and may be important for historical projections on to earlier English . |
| 5 | ( a ) a convertible loan stock does not fall within the definition of a " qualifying corporate bond " as mentioned above ( unless it is a deep gain security ) and may be attractive for that reason ; |
| 6 | Only one member of this genus , Syngamus trachea , is of veterinary significance and parasitises the upper respiratory tract of non-aquatic birds ; it is commonly known as the " gapeworm " and may be responsible for respiratory distress and death . |
| 7 | He believed , very simply , that every problem can be solved by honest , sensible people , and that the political life of a country must have no secrets and must be open for all to see and understand . |
| 8 | The tide was still falling , and should be safe for another three hours or so . |
| 9 | This breadth of coverage is a good thing and would be useful for those requiring a single-book introduction to this research . |
| 10 | I believe the present system could be improved and would be grateful for any examples of assessment forms used by practitioners in similar areas . |
| 11 | I am a second year DipSW student and would be grateful for any information or research on foster carers birth children regarding placement disruption . |
| 12 | I AM doing research into the Victorian Temperance Movement in Liverpool and would be grateful for any information concerning characters , events , strategies , minutes , tracts , hand-bills , meeting places etc. , that your readers might be able to provide . |
| 13 | Proceeds will be added to the unit 's general funds and will be available for working capital purposes of both firms . |
| 14 | Records of building maintenance are already being created and will be available for potential users . |
| 15 | Portadown won the local derby against Armagh 20–6 yesterday and will be thankful for another home draw . |
| 16 | ‘ I 'm the battalion adjutant , ’ he went on to explain , as he swayed from foot to foot , ‘ and will be responsible for this intake for the period that you are billeted in Edinburgh . |
| 17 | The supplement is very modestly priced and will be indispensable for those who use Mr Bramwell 's book . |
| 18 | It is to be preferred to chemical disinfection which is rarely effective and can be counter-productive for these items . |