Example sentences of "[subord] [adj] [vb mod] [be] " in BNC.
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| 1 | He was right to take account of the lawyers argument that premature publication of reports impedes the police and reduces the possibility of successful criminal prosecution where that might be appropriate . |
| 2 | The court will read the words of a contract by understanding the words used in their ordinary meaning , except where that would be absurd in the context . |
| 3 | Only until Robert gets established in his new practice , though when or where that will be we have n't the faintest idea . |
| 4 | ‘ I need to be alone for a while , and there 's nowhere here on Belial or Moloch where that can be true for any length of time . |
| 5 | The planning implications of this policy became clear in Minerals Planning Guidance Note 3 ( 1988 ) : ‘ Opencast coal can often be produced cheaply and profitably … ( it ) is also an integral part of British Coal 's overall production and makes a vital contribution to their finances … it is in the national interest to maximise production where that can be done in an environmentally acceptable way ’ . |
| 6 | The citizens charter sets out a comprehensive programme to improve the quality of public services and make them answer better to the wishes of their users , where that can be done , by providing choice for the citizen . |
| 7 | ‘ Where that can be comfortably done without infringing the other objectives then I am perfectly prepared to see how flexible we can make the franchise . ’ |
| 8 | For example , the relative positions of the moon and earth result from gravity and we can calculate exactly where each will be in 50 years time . |
| 9 | If the single market is to be effective , companies must be able to provide goods or services across state lines without setting up agencies , branches or subsidiaries where this would be superfluous , and without being subjected to more burdensome rules in the host state than are absolutely necessary . |
| 10 | If an order is made , a person is not to be compelled to give evidence where this would be prejudicial to the security of the United Kingdom ; here again , a certificate of the Secretary of State is conclusive |
| 11 | Unlike a share sale , where this would be financial assistance ( CA 1985 , s151 ) there are no company law objections to such security . |
| 12 | A witness summons should not be issued to compel the attendance of a child witness where this would be oppressive or damaging to the child 's welfare to an extent which would outweigh the legitimate interest of any other party to the proceedings ( R v Birmingham CC , ex pP [ 1991 ] 1 WLR 221 ) . |
| 13 | The court will not however compel his attendance by issue of a witness summons where this would be oppressive or damaging to the child 's welfare to an extent which would outweigh the legitimate interest of any other party ( Butler-Sloss LJ in R v Birmingham CC , ex pP , cited above ) . |
| 14 | The garage will inform you which category of car you have and , if it needs adjustment , where this can be done and how much it will cost . |
| 15 | The directors may , for instance , make gifts to the employees , but only where this can be regarded as ‘ an inducement to them to exert themselves in future , or as an act done reasonably for the purpose of getting the greatest profit from the business ’ . |
| 16 | ‘ Underlying trends are now in the right direction and as conditions in the insurance market improve we are well placed to take advantage of opportunities for profitable growth where this can be achieved while maintaining the quality of our portfolio . |
| 17 | Separation of the sexes was also considered desirable where this could be achieved . |
| 18 | Certain information within these main categories was considered to be primarily concerned with monitoring and control activities , and , where this could be specifically identified at this stage , it was coded accordingly ( ie COI ) . |
| 19 | The scale of fee should be commensurate with the risk undertaken , except where this could be detrimental to the establishment of a long term recurring client relationship , in so far as such opportunity presents itself when acting for a vendor client . |
| 20 | In some cases , the decision about quantity ( and indeed time ) may be dictated by considerations of future supply , particularly where these may be threatened by economic or political pressures . |
| 21 | Henry Erskine 's correspondents could have added to their list several other varieties of revenue officer , judicial appointments , university chairs , first appointments in the army or the navy , and where these could be obtained without purchase , advancement in rank in these services , Indian and colonial patronage , and much more . |
| 22 | It may be useful for family health services authorities within the zone to take on responsibility for arranging early retirement packages , where these could be shown to be in the interests of the service . |
| 23 | In spelling out its arguments for the proposed pattern , the Council was once again reinterpreting the balance that had been at the centre of its concerns from the beginning : there was nothing in the Charter and Statutes ‘ which prevented greater recognition from being given to an institution 's own internal procedures where these could be shown to be rigorous and effective . |
| 24 | Advantage should be taken of external courses where these can be shown to be relevant and cost effective . |
| 25 | If the work has not gone too far , there is often some blank page , or part of one , where these can be noted ; otherwise they will normally be printed on a special slip or leaf which can be ‘ tipped-in ’ ( lightly attached by glue or paste at the inner edge ) . |
| 26 | Where these can be related definitely to known diseases then appropriate remedies can be used . |
| 27 | The effects of advertising , where these can be identified , are not necessarily short term . |
| 28 | And I answer , breaking the bank of all banks , busting Plato 's very Idea of a bank ; and also being cleaned out absolutely — but absolutely : body , mind , immortal soul : in fact the Dostoevsky apocalypse where all shall be revealed , where crisis is clarity . |
| 29 | Hello there … after all the excitement of Cheltenham we 've come to the ski slopes today and we 're still in England … where all will be revealed later … first lets catch up withe all the football news in our weekly paradeYou ca n't win em all … |
| 30 | The cost of their food and cot where applicable should be paid directly to the Club . |