Example sentences of "are [vb pp] [adv] and [adv] [verb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The teeth of Uromastix , unlike those of insectivorous or carnivorous lizards , are expanded backwards and forwards to form a nearly continuous cutting edge . |
| 2 | Budgets are important because they are used indirectly and directly to fix the levels and distribution of taxes . |
| 3 | In practice most trade bills are discounted once and then held to maturity . |
| 4 | An epidemic of infertility caused by widespread toxic contamination means that known ‘ breeders ’ are herded together and eventually selected for insemination by the powerful . |
| 5 | In his discussion of the problem , Otto Fenichel mentions ‘ food addicts ’ who ‘ are compelled violently and compulsively to devour whatever food is in reach at the moment . ’ |
| 6 | When the child is able to speak , he can answer many questions which are asked gently and naturally to test how much he has learnt . |
| 7 | The herbs are ground together and either rolled into pellets for pondfish or made into a kind of tea which is added to the aquarium water . |
| 8 | The Law Society also issued a set of written professional standards concerning communications with clients , with the broad aim ( now enshrined in Solicitors ' Practice Rule 15 ) of ensuring that clients are kept regularly and fully informed in layman 's terms as to the course and conduct of their affairs ; as to the identity of the solicitor or other person in the firm having day to day conduct of the matter ; as to the nature of the legal issues raised in the case ; as to the progress being made ; as to the cost ( including the availability of legal aid ) ; and as to the prospects of success . |