Example sentences of "and [is] very [adv] [verb] [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Ciccolini plays with great flair and is very ably accompanied by Baudo and the Paris Orchestra , who really seem to relish their moments of glory . |
| 2 | Chancroid is generally less common than it used to be , and is very rarely seen in Northern Europe , although it still poses problems in Asia and parts of Africa . |
| 3 | In Muslim countries , green — the colour of Mohammed 's coat — is sacred and is very rarely used as a predominant colour ; but it forms an important part of the dyer 's palette in non-Muslim cultures , particularly China ; here , the sacred colour is yellow , in which the Emperor traditionally dressed . |
| 4 | He returned to form with a comfortable Chester success last time , and is very well handicapped on his best form . |
| 5 | This response is attenuated in patients with supraconal lesions , and is very strongly linked to the increase in intra-abdominal pressure ; the higher the lesion , the lower the intra-abdominal pressure generated , and the lower the external anal sphincter response . |
| 6 | In his softly spoken New Zealand accent he says ‘ It 's the biggest and the most influential monastery in the area and is very much regarded as a religious and cultural centre for the local people . |
| 7 | My hon. Friend knows that the know-how fund is greatly admired by other donors and is very much appreciated in eastern Europe . |
| 8 | Of course , Britain 's bosses have to be setting an example and obviously leadership has to emanate from the top , and is very often done by example . |
| 9 | Such a scheme has a factorial treatment structure and is very commonly used in biological research . |
| 10 | They tell me that Mr. Stavanger has a magnificent record , and is very highly thought of in shipping circles — indeed , they went so far as to say that they 'd recommend the bank 's board to support him through thick and thin . |