Example sentences of "[adv] [conj] [ex0] be to " in BNC.
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| 1 | If all went awry and there was to be a last ditch fight for the city , this is where it would take place . ) |
| 2 | The Smith residence was a plush , elderly house set amongst trees and shrubs off the road ; the lights were on and there was to be no deliverance . |
| 3 | immediately if there were to be such a disaster as a Labour Government . |
| 4 | With just under six years of office still to run , Mr Ozal presumably calculates that the party needs his popularity much more than he needs the party — particularly if there is to be an early general election to take advantage of an alliance victory in the Gulf war . |
| 5 | Point out that in the case of a married couple or a permanent relationship ( especially between a man and woman living together and with the possibility of children , planned or unexpected ) , the joint tenancy is the surest guarantee that on the death of either there will at least be a roof over the heads of the surviving family , particularly if there is to be a mortgage supported by a life endowment policy . |
| 6 | Er and I again I have to say that we have not come to any conclusions about the new settlement , but certainly if there is to be a new settlement , then generally people would like more certainty . |