Example sentences of "[subord] to [pron] be [adj] " in BNC.

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1 We have completely revised our notions as to what is possible or impossible .
2 Second , there may be no one truth as to what is probable and to what extent .
3 The question as to what is involved in the marriage relationship deserves a study in itself .
4 It is then not so much the distinction between names and descriptions as the distinction between the function of naming and the function of describing that gives some indication as to what is involved in positing something as an ontological existent .
5 These matters aside , incest is contrary to law and to formal or majority feeling , in our community as a whole , as to what is right .
6 ( These are sometimes specifically described by category and amount in an attempt to avoid arguments as to what is material ) .
7 Any travel agent can advise you as to what is available , but there is also a charity called the Holiday Care Service which provides free information and advice on holidays for people with special needs ( see Useful Names and Addresses . )
8 You have the right to be informed as to what is available .
9 Lord Scarman said : ‘ ACAS has to form its view as to what is best for the promotion of industrial relations and the extension of collective bargaining .
10 These however are directives as to what is likely to be the right action ; the actually right action is that which will actually , not merely probably , have the best consequences .
11 The audience is thus given a cue as to what is likely to happen , and dramatic tension is created by the characters ' knowing as much as they do , but carrying on regardless .
12 Lord Hailsham and Lord Denning have not been alone in their views as to what is wrong with the established constitution and what kind of new constitutional settlement is needed .
13 In controversial matters such as care involved in industrial relations there is room for difference of opinion as to what is expedient , what is just and what is morally justifiable .
14 In controversial matters such as are involved in industrial relations there is room for differences of opinion as to what is expedient , what is just and what is morally justifiable .
15 Lord Diplock says that there may be differences of opinion as to what is expedient , just and moral , and that Parliament 's opinion on these questions is paramount .
16 ‘ For this reason , we consider that agreement is not required as to what is true and fair within the same timescale as the drafting of the regulations and , consequently , that the debate should be allowed to continue . ’
17 Again , since truth is held to be individual and also fallible , rulership will be both conditional and also temporary ; because clearly the views as to what is true and therefore proper for government to act upon will change from time to time as opinion fluctuates amongst the body of the people .
18 Sometimes this is attributable to ignorance of the real alternatives available to the old person , sometimes to different value positions as to what is important — comfort versus independence , for example .
19 Some further criterion of selection is required , which in practice must mean the analyst 's own preconceptions , or his overall impression , as to what is important or interesting about the text he is dealing with .
20 It must also be appreciated that the amendments suggested in this book represent my opinion as to what is advisable in the tenant 's best interests .
21 the thing might even begin to connect in the individuals mind er as to what 's involved with the bearing .
22 What I am suggesting is that both my aunt 's remark and her attitude stemmed from assumptions already prevalent within the family as to what was appropriate behaviour .
23 I I ca n't complain , I had a reasonable education there , as to what was available , as to what was available .
24 I I ca n't complain , I had a reasonable education there , as to what was available , as to what was available .
25 Rune , on the other hand , would have no doubts as to what was best for everyone concerned .
26 Not only did her flesh disgust him , she had impregnable opinions as to what was normal sexual practice and what was not .
27 The realistic appraisal by working class wives as to what was possible on a fixed budget was also shown in a study of savings conducted by Mass Observation during World War II .
28 The Courts ruled as to what was acceptable conduct , and the knights were expected to try to live up to these high standards , not only honouring their women but acting chastely towards them .
29 Rules were laid down as to what was acceptable on the fairways .
30 The band 's lawyer will advise as to which is appropriate , depending on the artist 's circumstances .
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