Example sentences of "[verb] [noun] are [prep] a " in BNC.
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| 1 | Whereas both vertical and horizontal lines have stability , sloping lines are in a state of change from one condition to the other . |
| 2 | Numerous , clearly identifiable stages of cementation in a sediment are evidence of changes in pore water chemistry and saturation states , even if all the precipitated phases are of a single mineralogy ( e.g. Fig. 5.33b ) . |
| 3 | When Souness admits his players had Spartak on their minds at Spurs on Saturday , and when Ray Clemence says Liverpool are in a transitional period , you know they have problems . |
| 4 | Pop groups are in a position to say something about … |
| 5 | Swindon might be fourteen places above Oxford in the League , but the form guide shows Oxford are on a roll , Swindon away are in a rut . |
| 6 | We know Brighton are on a hiding to nothing and Barry Lloyd 's job will be on the line if we win . ’ |
| 7 | In questions 3 and 7 it is essential that making and buying prices are on a basis allowing direct comparison . |
| 8 | In questions 3 and 7 it is essential that making and buying prices are on a basis allowing direct comparison . |
| 9 | I reckon Norwich are on a very fine line between being a half decent side , and one which could go down . |
| 10 | With the exception of the seventh and the 12th greens , Augusta 's putting surfaces are of a reasonably generous size , but they slope violently and are extremely fast . |
| 11 | Most funding for traffic comes from the Department of Transport — but bids for cycling schemes are in a curious Catch 22 position : |
| 12 | Do you think women are at a disadvantage so far as this computer age is concerned ? |
| 13 | He believes England are in a healthy state in terms of players but quietly , and quite rightly , points out that there is always more to learn . |