Example sentences of "although it is [adj] [verb] a " in BNC.

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1 Although it is rare to see a carpet that 's been worn right down to its backing they can often look worn .
2 But , in my experience , if this is the case although it is possible to plant a new church it will not happen nearly as quickly as it will do if someone can make themselves available full-time .
3 Although it is possible to install a plumbing system without any supports for the pipes , this is not good practice .
4 Although it is possible to sample a pure Côte aux Enfants red wine made by Bollinger and matured in small oak casks , the production is tiny and availability correspondingly restricted .
5 Although it is possible to produce a job description for a bureau manager ( see Appendix A ) , each bureau has very individual characteristics and consequently managers see their tasks differently .
6 Thus although it is possible to establish a stoplist covering a number of standard terms not suitable for indexing , this normally needs to be modified to reflect the circumstances of each system .
7 Although it is possible to administer a sedative under these circumstances this is obviously not desirable for routine visits when the dog is not experiencing any pain .
8 However , although it is possible to identify a number of common facilitating factors in the development of employers ' associations in various countries there are also some important differences both between and within countries , particularly in the extent to which these bodies engage in direct negotiating activities on behalf of their members .
9 The lien also in many situations is possessory although it is possible to have a non-possessory lien .
10 The unit goes in the basement , plant room or wherever , and the hotel comes off the grid supply of electricity — although it is sensible to retain a connection for emergencies .
11 The breeding , rearing , or fattening of beef cattle can be viable in the right conditions , although it is hard to make a profit on a very small scale .
12 This is consistent with the principles enunciated by Lord Morris in Esso ( see p 1 above ) although it is unusual to find a specific reference to the doctrine in this context .
13 Although it is difficult to reach a clear judgement about whether there is enough pollution control , we can discuss whether the current mechanism of pollution control is sensible .
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