Example sentences of "[noun pl] [modal v] [verb] [noun] is " in BNC.

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1 Another foundation upon which pressure groups may secure influence is their association with traditional elite groups .
2 The predominant influence of parties in deciding which of their candidates shall win seats is an inescapable fact of political life , however much some of us may deplore it .
3 In these circumstances , that anyone in Europe 's Maastricht-friendly regions should voice reservations is significant , because Maastricht has to be accepted in full ( British and Danish opt-outs excepted ) by everyone .
4 Testing the hypothesis that better choices will raise quality is a little harder .
5 Men struggle to paint or take pictures , but the idea that women can create life is the most frustrating thing to men . ’
6 If the X question states that a ‘ Minister may intervene if he thinks it necessary or desirable , ’ then the only way in which the courts can maintain control is to require the minister to provide some evidence to justify his action .
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