Example sentences of "[be] [conj] [pron] [vb mod] [verb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ As sure as I am that you 'll leave New York as you arrived — empty-handed . ’ |
| 2 | It is important to remember just how similar the physical features are that one must respond to in facial speech and facial expression judgements . |
| 3 | Meanwhile , DEC is supposed to have Alpha boxes running on the floor at DECWorld ‘ 92 in Boston this week : expectations are that they may have a deskside Flamingo , and one to four processor Laser there . |
| 4 | But it was certainly not my intention to say that the ASB in general and on other accounting questions was moving towards unfudgeable figures : indeed , the indications are that they will continue to ask companies and auditors to make judgments so as to distinguish case from case . |
| 5 | ‘ Latest indications are that they will miss out , but it is n't impossible , ’ said a spokesman for Schroders . |
| 6 | ‘ Latest indications are that they will miss out , but it is n't impossible , ’ said a spokesman for Schroders . |
| 7 | If multiprocessing desktop machines are on the agenda , and all indications are that they will appear later — that is to say next year — rather than sooner , then they will definitely use a higher performance Precision Architecture RISC 7100 part ( currently at 99MHz ) , which Hewlett-Packard will first introduce in a new uniprocessor system . |
| 8 | If multiprocessing desktops are on the agenda , and all indications are that they will appear later — ie next year — rather than sooner , then they 'll definitely use a higher performance PA RISC 7100 part ( currently at 99MHz ) that HP will first introduce in a new uniprocessor system . |
| 9 | Their strengths are that they will have drive and self-confidence , and the weaknesses , they 're intolerant towards vague ideas and people . |
| 10 | Their two main disadvantages are that they can discolour with time unless an ultra-violet light stabiliser is incorporated in the plastic , and that it 's difficult to fit security devices to them ( make sure good locks are fitted as standard by the manufacturer and frames are strengthened ) . |
| 11 | Their two main disadvantages are that they can discolour with time unless an ultra-violet light stabiliser is incorporated in the plastic , and it 's difficult to fit security devices to them ( so make sure good locks are fitted as standard ) . |
| 12 | The implications for us are that we shall have to find it very hard to ensure that we get a share of that grant to spend on implementation of the Food Safety Act . |
| 13 | Oh I think it 'd be nice to have a video , because like , when Rebecca gets older erm cos I personally , my own feelings are that we might get Charles as King , but after Charles there wo n't be anything cos they 'll do away with them . |
| 14 | The good thing about having the machines on the vehicle are that we can give him that electric shock as opposed to taking him to the hospital to have that electric shock . |
| 15 | ‘ The signs are that we can work together on a more certain basis , that we can find principles on which we can agree . ’ |
| 16 | If we have not realized that the source of personhood and community lies in the being of God as Father , Son and Holy Spirit , then the odds are that we will have a low view of human life and of relationships . |
| 17 | That 's how serious we are and although Mr er has to give his little laugh but I hope that he is just as much serious er particularly now that the political realities are that we will have a way forward , of not only supporting the delivery and management of community education services in that particular area but a clear focus has now been given , hopefully after this amendment er has been carried to the education authority . |
| 18 | Now four English teenagers are dead following a canoeing accident off the Dorset coast , intensifying the concerns of parents all over Britain as they watch their children set off with their mates , while wondering what the chances are that something might go horribly wrong . |
| 19 | The chances are that he will see his inconsistency and revise his moral views , either exonerating Smith or condemning himself . |
| 20 | Last year , Bolger lost his record of races won in a calendar year to his perennial rival Dermot Weld , but the signs are that he will regain the record this season . |
| 21 | Never shop when you 're tired as the chances are that you 'll find any bed comfortable |
| 22 | Now you 're one of a pair , it does n't mean that you have to do everything together , but the chances are that you will want to spend a lot of your spare time with each other . |
| 23 | You will have to be very rough to make any impression on the brown paper tape , and even then the chances are that you will rip the cartridge paper before you break the bond between the two papers . |
| 24 | The chances are that you will save money with a water meter especially if you live in a house with a high rateable value — and should repay the costs of installation within two years . |
| 25 | The odds are that you will have to dip into it , but if you do n't , and you come in under budget , everyone else will be enormously impressed by your professionalism . |
| 26 | If you look through a family history and hit upon an advantageous marriage , the chances are that you will find a new house or a completely restored one at around the same date . |
| 27 | If you take your guitar to your local music shop and try out their range of pedals , the chances are that you will find something to do the job and save yourself the substantial cost of a new set of pickups . |
| 28 | But , before you do , wait to see what is proposed around the 19th and then again on the 24th , because the chances are that someone will feel embarrassed and may even offer you the earth when all you wanted was an apology . |
| 29 | On the other hand , rumours are that it may launch a computing supplement under the Budapest Week name . |
| 30 | Rumours are that it may reappear somewhere else , perhaps Basingstoke , but who knows ? |