Example sentences of "[be] [adj] to [be] [vb pp] " in BNC.
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| 1 | With there often being many routes to approximately similar goals , there would appear to be little to be gained from studying these developing routes through the design process , However , the constraints and objectives set on the way are seen to " steer " the designers towards similar goals by differing paths . |
| 2 | The recurrence of calculi after removal and the lack of substantial reduction in frequency of cholangitis indicates that there may be little to be gained in many of these patients by multiple manipulations of the biliary tree to achieve clearance . |
| 3 | There would be little to be lost from going the whole hog . ’ |
| 4 | If site 194 is released for extending the area I would be grateful to be advised as soon as is practical so that I can discuss details with the Forestry Commission . |
| 5 | That is , it will be due to be paid by the acceptor . |
| 6 | Would she be prepared to be tied up ? |
| 7 | At parents ' meetings they must be prepared to be blamed by mothers and fathers with unrealistic expectations of their , the teachers ' , and the children 's abilities . |
| 8 | ‘ Furthermore , I told him either to provide substantive proof of his allegations or be prepared to be sued for defamation of character . ’ |
| 9 | A shy and unpretentious woman , she was dominated by her husband , who expected her to organise his home life , act as his hostess , show a picture of domestic bliss to his constituency , listen to him rehearse his speeches , endure his frequent absences , cope with the bruised feelings of those he had insulted and be prepared to be woken up in the middle of the night to hear his account of his part in great events : ‘ Wake up and listen , what I 'm telling you is history ! ’ |
| 10 | But the mountain had to be willing to be moved , which turned her thoughts to ashes in her mouth . |
| 11 | Would the Shaws be willing to be activated ? ’ |
| 12 | I understand that Mr would be willing to be bound over . |
| 13 | I understand Mr would be willing to be bound over . |
| 14 | In the absence of any stated preference it will be assumed that the candidates will be willing to be considered for either appointment . |
| 15 | You must be willing to be helped and help others — your experiences will be useful to other group members . |
| 16 | ‘ Who indeed ? ’ she asked , not believing him for a minute , ‘ But rather arrogant of you to assume I would be willing to be caught . ’ |
| 17 | Given the essentially secret nature of much deviant behaviour , those involved are unlikely to be willing to be interviewed , or at least to give truthful answers , in a survey . |
| 18 | I also agree with Scott L.J . 's observations about the form of order that would be proper to be made . |
| 19 | It would be inconvenient to be spotted by Lee , and he was in no mood for smalltalk with anyone else . |
| 20 | As grandparents they should be free to be detached , and to give time and care of a different and special kind , which harassed and busy parents are often not able to provide . |
| 21 | Therefore , the paintings shall be free to be exhibited abroad if so decided by the competent body of the Foundation . |
| 22 | The now-famous Dustin Hoffman has this advice for a young actor : ‘ Do n't be afraid to be fired . |
| 23 | 7.5.2 When the circumstances contemplated in clause 7.5.1 arise the Rent [ and Service Charge ] or a fair proportion of the Rent [ and Service Charge ] according to the nature and the extent of the damage sustained shall cease to be payable until the Premises or the Retained Parts or the damaged parts of either of them shall have been rebuilt or reinstated so that the Premises or the affected part are made fit for occupation or use [ or until the expiration of [ 3 ] years from the destruction or damage whichever period is the shorter ] [ ( the amount of such proportion and the period during which the Rent [ and Service Charge ] shall cease to be payable to be determined by the Surveyor acting as an expert and not as an arbitrator ) or ( any dispute as to such proportion or the period during which the Rent [ and Service Charge ] shall cease to be payable to be determined in accordance with the Arbitration Acts 1950 to 1979 by an arbitrator to be appointed by agreement between the parties or in default by the President for the time being of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors upon the application of either party ) ] This provision should always be amended to include reference not only to the premises but also to the building of which the premises form part in the event that the premises do not stand alone . |
| 24 | 7.5.2 When the circumstances contemplated in clause 7.5.1 arise the Rent [ and Service Charge ] or a fair proportion of the Rent [ and Service Charge ] according to the nature and the extent of the damage sustained shall cease to be payable until the Premises or the Retained Parts or the damaged parts of either of them shall have been rebuilt or reinstated so that the Premises or the affected part are made fit for occupation or use [ or until the expiration of [ 3 ] years from the destruction or damage whichever period is the shorter ] [ ( the amount of such proportion and the period during which the Rent [ and Service Charge ] shall cease to be payable to be determined by the Surveyor acting as an expert and not as an arbitrator ) or ( any dispute as to such proportion or the period during which the Rent [ and Service Charge ] shall cease to be payable to be determined in accordance with the Arbitration Acts 1950 to 1979 by an arbitrator to be appointed by agreement between the parties or in default by the President for the time being of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors upon the application of either party ) ] This provision should always be amended to include reference not only to the premises but also to the building of which the premises form part in the event that the premises do not stand alone . |
| 25 | 7.5.2 When the circumstances contemplated in clause 7.5.1 arise the rents or a fair proportion of the rents according to the nature and the extent of the damage sustained shall cease to be payable until the date which falls 3 months after the date when the Premises with essential accesses and services are again rendered fit for occupation and use and a due proportion of the rents paid in advance shall be refunded to the Tenant any dispute as to such proportion or the period during which the rents shall cease to be payable to be determined in accordance with the Arbitration Acts 1950 to 1979 by an arbitrator to be appointed by agreement between the parties or in default by the President for the time being of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors upon the application of either party |
| 26 | While there may be much to be said for the views expressed in this passage it seems to me with all respect to Wilson J. that she was stating what she thought the law ought to be rather than what it is . |
| 27 | First , there would be much to be gained in promoting a more coherent debate about community environmental action in Wales . |
| 28 | I agree with him , and there would be much to be gained at the appropriate time . |
| 29 | However , there will be much to be gained by careful preparation of the selling task . |
| 30 | Using my initiative again , thinking , there might not be much to be rescued here , but at least it 's a spot of organic for Dad 's favourite veg . |