Example sentences of "be in [noun] to the [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | If the research is a problem-solving exercise , the satisfaction achieved in solving that problem may be in proportion to the perceived size of the problem . |
| 2 | However this should only be in proportion to the individual plant 's capacity to produce new wood , and you may have to compromise and resort to some lateral side-shoots like a climber . |
| 3 | The depth of the valance should be in proportion to the accompanying curtains , as with a pelmet . |
| 4 | However as in the sentry the message of hope is a false one and the soldiers died anyway , while the snow in the phrase ‘ until this morning and this snow ’ is assuredly a description of the same it would also appear to be in contrast to the warm sun as death is the contrast to life and the day the soldier is brought out the sun fails to wake him and there is snow . |
| 5 | This would be in contrast to the increased blood flow normally associated with an inflammatory response , as has been observed in ulcerative proctitis . |
| 6 | But it would be in addition to the new contractors . |
| 7 | This effect will be in addition to the daily changes in performance that are due to the body clock and which , therefore , would be predicted to peak between 4 and 6 o'clock in the afternoon . |
| 8 | It would be in addition to the objective classification and provides a broad analysis of expenditure which can be useful in making broad judgements , for example , about the percentage of total costs paid as salaries and wages . |
| 9 | The manufacturer 's interest in a high price , for example , may be in opposition to the social desirability of a low price . |