Example sentences of "[vb mod] be by [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The King agreed that the forthcoming elections should be by secret ballot , with parliamentary candidates nominated by chiefs and directly elected by traditional tribal communities ( tinkundla ) . |
| 2 | It may also be noted that if this method is employed then the first number chosen should be by random means rather than just ‘ saying a number between 1 and 10 ’ since it is well known that choices between these limits do not come out anything like randomly — the number 7 being particularly popular . |
| 3 | Both in case of a straightforward sale as well as in case of delegating the management of state assets , the choice of purchaser or manager must be by tender , which is public unless the board of directors of the agency restricts the tenders of those specifically invited to submit offers . |
| 4 | This might be by parental design or due to natural events . |
| 5 | Two very important indexing journals not always used as much as they might be by social researchers are the British Humanities Index and the Public Affairs Information Service Bulletin . |
| 6 | This could be by employing techniques such as ‘ auric control ’ , ‘ nature attunement ’ , or simply by taking a shower and a dose of Dr Bach 's Rescue Remedy ( see page 121 ) . |
| 7 | These priorities imply , on the domestic front , the attempt to maintain a continuing powerful role for the state , the economic dominance of a fairly small elite and an indifference to the welfare of rural peasant farmers , complicated as this may be by political loyalties to certain tribal groups . |
| 8 | Viewing may be by transmitted light , CL , or a combination of the two , observed through a lead glass window which absorbs X-radiation . |
| 9 | This may be by direct knockdown or by severing the opponents ' kiteline . |
| 10 | In this way the officer accepting the production can also prove the date of first registration if need be by personal appearance . |
| 11 | Impressed as we may be by the caddis house , we are nevertheless , paradoxically , less impressed than we would be by equivalent achievements in animals closer to ourselves . |
| 12 | Elections to a lower house of parliament would be by proportional representation and an upper house would be appointed by provincial governments . |
| 13 | Listing would be by statutory instrument made on the advice of an advisory committee . |
| 14 | Any such appointment or removal shall be by written notice , letter , telegram , cablegram , telex or telefax message or other form of visible communication from the Director to the Company and shall be effective upon delivery at the registered office of the Company or at a meeting of Directors . |
| 15 | Any such appointment or removal shall be by written notice , letter , telegram , cablegram , telex or telefax message or other form of visible communication from the Director to the Company and shall be effective upon delivery at the registered office of the Company or at a meeting of Directors . |
| 16 | The election , caused by the resignation of Ray Michie , MP , for family reasons , will be by postal ballot of party members , with the result being announced on 21 April . |
| 17 | In the event of termination and in the event of the production proceeding to completion and publication , any acknowledgements of your contribution will be by mutual agreement between ourselves . |
| 18 | In the event of termination and in the event of the production proceeding to completion and publication , any acknowledgements of your contribution will be by mutual agreement between ourselves . |
| 19 | In the event of termination and in the event of the production proceeding to completion and publication , any acknowledgements of your contribution will be by mutual agreement between ourselves . |
| 20 | The main method of research will be by personal interview and discussion with senior officials and other public figures . |
| 21 | Return flight between UK and overseas airport ( unless a self-drive holiday or Lake Garda Discovery tour is booked , and on coach/air combinations travel in one direction will be by luxury coach ) . |
| 22 | Steam haulage will be by ex-Somerset and Dorset 7F No. 53808 and diesel by Class 35 Hymek No. 7017 . |