Example sentences of "[vb -s] to be [verb] quite " in BNC.
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| 1 | Many areas of the brain are insensitive to the lesion making effects of the toxins currently available , so this approach has to be used quite selectively . |
| 2 | Since most , if not all , big bream swims lie some distance from the bank , groundbait which has to be thrown needs to be packed quite tightly in order not to break up while in flight . |
| 3 | I think it needs to be said quite clearly that the media , in particular television , is extremely arrogant , inward-looking , incestuous and emotional in its decision-making . |
| 4 | Scotland seems to be producing quite an interesting crop of new players with Bernard Gallacher 's nephew , Stephen , the new Scottish Amateur Champion at 17 . |
| 5 | " He seems to be taking quite an interest in you , this Mr. Lorrimer . " |
| 6 | After the success of his two philosophical titles from Thorsons we have an autobiography which Warner seems to be playing quite softly , but which may well take off . |