Example sentences of "[noun pl] [vb base] [modal v] be [prep] " in BNC.

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1 That has now been toned down to special envoy , who British officials hope will be on a fact-finding mission rather than being the mediator originally suggested .
2 The effect of Sun entering the market , which the other vendors anticipate will be in the next six to 12 months , could significantly stimulate it .
3 * The Malaysian government is considering extending the period of timber concessions to 25 years , with the proviso that trees cut should be at least 40 years old .
4 Physicians may favour age criteria because they believe that the elderly are unlikely to benefit from treatment , that any benefit these patients enjoy will be of short duration , or that a diminished quality of life after treatment negates any possible benefit .
5 Martha knew that with any luck the police launch would be at Bluebird .
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