Example sentences of "[noun sg] is [verb] [conj] [pron] " in BNC.
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| 1 | In a similar way , if a homoeopathic remedy is repeated before it is required , the repetition can upset the efficient working of the remedy and may even undo all the good that has already been done . |
| 2 | Positive thinking is encouraged as they ‘ compare legs ’ . |
| 3 | An even more extreme form of this way of thinking is to assume that there has been some type of directive force in evolution such that humans represent the ‘ pinnacle ’ of progress . |
| 4 | This is the question the St John Ambulance brigade is asking as it launches its Breath of Life campaign . |
| 5 | Mr Brown 's girlfriend is dying and he 's really cut up about it . |
| 6 | The purpose of the subsection is to ensure that there is local representation on the licensing board for a division . |
| 7 | English mustard is sometimes sold with horseradish incorporated , but I find that the flavour of the extra ingredient is lost unless it is a very well balanced mixture . |
| 8 | Consciousness is structured and there are reasons for supposing that this structure differs with the socio-economic situation of the experiencing subject . |
| 9 | I know the recommendation actually erm does answer the request for advice that was outlined in er two point one and maybe that 's why the recommendation is couched as it is . |
| 10 | For all practical purposes in traffic it does not matter which gear is engaged and there is never any lack of overtaking power . ’ |
| 11 | This continues until the final greenback is lost and she 's in the buff ( huff , huff , hyuck , hyuck , etc ) . |
| 12 | This loss is regained while we are asleep at night . |
| 13 | Geographical separation between those solicitors and staff continuing to deal with the case and those who have previously been involved on the other side is recommended and it will be essential to extract appropriate undertakings from all such personnel . |
| 14 | The prime objective of the HCIMA representatives in supporting the accreditation of a particular programme is to ensure that it contains all the components essential to the development of enthusiastic and resourceful hospitality managers who are required to make decisions on a broad spectrum of activities . |
| 15 | A draft copy of the conference programme is enclosed and what we are attempting to do is : |
| 16 | The bolo de mel is made , the pig is killed and its blood collected , and small pots of lentils , wheat , maize , barley or any other cereal are planted . |
| 17 | At the sight of a temple or mountain , the mind is stirred and it is as if the soul has left the mundane and flown into the intangible . |
| 18 | You might , for instance have to alter the way the murder you had in mind is committed or you might have to go so far as to alter the motive of the murderer or even find a completely different person to commit the central action . |
| 19 | To avoid interrupting the user while engaged in some other activity ( which may or may not involve LIFESPAN ) , each user 's mail is accumulated until it is convenient for the user to inspect and/or print the messages . |
| 20 | They 'll be harder before we see the spring , if the spring is to come when it should . |
| 21 | The State Department is murmuring that it is ‘ premature to speculate ’ on the long-term implications of the coup . |
| 22 | ‘ Your tea is ruined so I threw it in the bin . |
| 23 | If the bond instrument is drafted so it is convertible into or redeemable in non-sterling currency , therefore , it is not a qualifying corporate bond and falls outside the regime which can bring the suspended gain on redemption of the bond into charge notwithstanding that the bond is valueless when redeemed . |
| 24 | Research is viewed as something abstract and intellectual , distanced from day-to-day work and of interest only to clever people , with little to offer to those who plan , manage and deliver personal social services . |
| 25 | Further research is required if we are to understand better the process of early retirement in a variety of circumstances and thereby build a sounder basis for policy . |
| 26 | the boat is blessed as it leaves Falmouth |
| 27 | However , one of the aims of this chapter is to see if there are the significant continuities that have been claimed . |
| 28 | The aim of this chapter is to show that you are often your own worst enemy in learning and to look at how you can best go about teaching yourself . |
| 29 | When a vote is taken and everyone votes for the motion , the motion is said to be passed unanimously . |
| 30 | Digestion is suspended and their food lies like a load in the stomach ; fullness and distress come on immediately after eating . |