Example sentences of "[noun pl] [pron] [adv] seem to be " in BNC.
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| 1 | Most of those who discussed human variety were talking about the differences in the physical appearance of human individuals , though they often mixed up characteristics which now seem to be plainly innate , such as skin colour , with characteristics which are plainly cultural , such as mode of dress . |
| 2 | One very lively looking book provides typical examples of the features I would criticize : a focus on the history of the science dealing with the main discoverers who all seem to be men ; a use of the pseudo-generic ‘ man ’ and ‘ he ’ when the reference is to men and women ; more pictures of men than women ; a series of cartoons in the margins which portray boys more frequently than girls to illustrate some concept or show active participation in scientific experiment . |
| 3 | Robyn pushed through the stuffy , claustrophobic room , weaving her way with difficulty through the couples who always seem to be dancing , always clinging together . |
| 4 | Another pleasing choice was Alnus Cordata which is one of medium to large size and has heart-shaped leaves which always seem to be freshly polished and gleaming , accompanied from summer onwards by cone-shaped fruiting heads . |
| 5 | I find when we have to rely on others we always seem to be behind everyone else . |