Example sentences of "is [adv] [adv] [adj] and a " in BNC.
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| 1 | The diameter is just over twelve and a half thousand kilometres . ’ |
| 2 | If there are aspects of the science of art that Kemp fails to engage adequately , the scope of this book is nevertheless very impressive and a number of the issues he discusses impinge on my concerns as an historian of science . |
| 3 | It shows , I think , that although the tramp is physically grotesque , he is actually pure at heart , like a ‘ ruined temple ’ which , although a wreck and a complete mess , is still arguably sacred and a place of purity . |
| 4 | An ageing population is both less productive and a more costly burden on the health services . |
| 5 | The tone of it is really quite offensive and a lot of people could be alarmed . |
| 6 | At the time of writing the first cycle of review and reporting by Oxfordshire 's schools is now virtually complete and a second cycle is planned . |
| 7 | If we add our weathercock effect on to this , the tail rotor is now too effective and a trim change is required ( Fig.5.9 ) . |
| 8 | The demand for cheap beef arose when North American beef soared in price , — cattle ranching in South America is far less costly and a lucrative business deal for wealthy landowners . |
| 9 | Five and a half , that 's right he is almost exactly five and a half are n't you ? |
| 10 | Houghton does not think Gedge is overtly prim and feels he is sometimes quite tetchy and a difficult person for music writers to interview . |
| 11 | The Etude retrouvée that he also plays is one that the composer did not use in the final set ; although it has the same title and key as Pour les arpèges composés , it is otherwise quite different and a splendid piece which pianists will look forward to seeing in print . |
| 12 | The relationship formed between the nurse and the patient is therefore extremely important and a few simple measures will help ensure that a patient feels relaxed enough to discuss things fully . |