Example sentences of "this [noun sg] that [pron] is [adv] " in BNC.
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| 1 | As Buckley LJ said in Gillespie v Bowles : it is a fundamental consideration in the construction of contracts of this kind that it is inherently improbable that one party to the contract should intend to absolve the other party from the consequences of the latter 's own negligence . |
| 2 | One might answer in this case that it is also a typical feature of speech , so should probably be analysed as a contraction and for this reason avoided in academic writing — even if one accepts the idea of a regional/class standard . |
| 3 | It is also assumed in this review that it is only officially sponsored programmes or policies that are being discussed . |
| 4 | I simply wan na say two things and that is this that within a month if this scheme is to work I believe that the council or the social services committee must draw up a long list of homes which it proposes to close and that long list will be in teams and that must be done not behind closed doors so that people know what is being proposed , we level with people who live in those institutions and they are fully acquainted with our , with our intentions and secondly I think it 's necessary to understand from this programme that it is not just refurbishment programme , it is a refurbishment and closure programme the simple equation being that the money that comes from closures from capital receipts and some revenue savings , actually goes into the rest to refurbish them . |
| 5 | It is , without doubt , a contentious subject , but there is no doubt in the mind of this author that it is only in Champagne that all these elements combine , albeit precariously , with a special method of production , to produce a sparkling wine of such incomparable finesse . |
| 6 | It is the nature of this process that it is always being overtaken by further changes in medical practice and fashion and public demand . |
| 7 | ‘ I welcome the opportunity , therefore , of assuring all the customers of the Royal Bank here this evening that it is still our basic aim to do whatever we can to promote your welfare , and to deal with you fairly on every occasion . |
| 8 | It must be stated at this point that it is not intended here to suggest that there is a conspiracy on the part of doctors to deprive patients of their rights , or that doctors act out of ill will . |
| 9 | In Gray 's Elegy there is also a ‘ hoary-headed Swain' , who addresses a ‘ kindred spirit ’ ( to the dead poet ) ‘ led by lonely contemplation ’ ; there may be other parallels , but it must be conceded at this point that it is only at the close of Hartleap Well that Wordsworth approaches closely to Gray 's verse movement : |
| 10 | It is quite evident , however , on a cursory examination of this area that it is much larger and there is visual evidence of buildings on the shelf over at least 200 yds and other buildings can be seen about 50 yds to the south . |
| 11 | It is when there are two diners present , even when one of them is one 's own employer , that one finds it most difficult to achieve that balance between attentiveness and the illusion of absence that is essential to good waiting ; it is in this situation that one is rarely free of the suspicion that one 's presence is inhibiting the conversation . |
| 12 | We have argued from Scripture in this book that there is only one alternative source — Satan . |
| 13 | The Labour-CND break was absolutely necessary ; but equally , Margaret Beckett 's announcement this weekend that she is still a member of the campaign is welcome . |
| 14 | Despite what others may do , one man who has already proved this year that he is far from finished is Joey Dunlop . |
| 15 | We can conclude from this discussion that there is still a substantial and unequal division of labour between men and women in British families ; the symmetrical family is not here yet . |
| 16 | You could check at this time that there is actually a male present , as two females sometimes act out the spawning procedure , producing infertile eggs ; I have not seen this where males were available , so do not be too hasty to split up a pair , especially if you are not yet confident about sexing your Angels . |