Example sentences of "important [noun sg] [be] to be " in BNC.
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| 1 | Again , the important point is to be consistent . |
| 2 | They argue that an important distinction is to be made between the capacities of capital and labour in recognising and acting on their best interests . |
| 3 | If you have the co-ordinating role , an important priority is to be everywhere early . |
| 4 | The most important thing is to be very calm — even bored . |
| 5 | For the profession at large the most important thing is to be guided by the professional association and to act professionally and challenge attempts at censorship from whatever direction . |
| 6 | The important thing is to be open to the place : let it speak to you until you become aware of its spiritual essence . |
| 7 | The important thing is to be aware of these weak points yourself so that you can be prepared with the best positive interpretation of them if the interviewer picks them up . |
| 8 | The important thing is to be open about yourself — both in terms of where you are oppressed and where you oppress others . |
| 9 | The important thing is to be able to let your partner know what sort of sex you want and that you want safer sex . |
| 10 | The important thing is to be clear about the distinction between the different types of research work involved . |
| 11 | The important thing is to be happy with what you are doing with your life . |
| 12 | I all conscious that the most important thing is to be encouraging , to stimulate rather than to regulate . |
| 13 | Any of these methods is satisfactory ; the important thing is to be consistent . |
| 14 | Most felt that the most important thing was to be making art , and making it on their own terms . |
| 15 | Perhaps the most important lesson is to be able to recognise a rock-climber when you see one . |
| 16 | Like a marriage , the important matter is to be talking and remain talking . |