Example sentences of "be [adj] [conj] it [vb mod] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Several rents are due but it may be necessary to withdraw money from the National Savings Account to pay for the booklet , ‘ A Guide to Services , Facilities and Interest Groups in Juniper Green and Baberton Mains ’ and a new supply of posters . |
| 2 | . We are clear that it should not be used as a punishment or as a deterrent , and we think that there should always be an alternative task available for men for whom stone-breaking is unsuitable . ’ |
| 3 | China , whilst approving the airport plan in principle , had been insistent that it should be able to set its own terms for the size and financing of the project . |
| 4 | It is tempting to delve further into the subject ; but I am afraid that it would take me far outside my main theme , and so , reluctantly , we must leave matters there . |
| 5 | Leave it to those moments which are spontaneous and it will tend to be as transient as it is spontaneous . |
| 6 | Where carers admit that abuse has occurred , or are fearful that it may , the worker may have the opportunity to work with the carer ( and where possible , the old person ) on a future strategy . |
| 7 | XYZ Foods have spent over a year researching and developing the product and they are convinced that it will answer a real need in the market . |
| 8 | ‘ We have inspected the course and are convinced that it will provide outstanding racing for thousands along the route and millions watching on television . ’ |
| 9 | I understand the concern that people may feel about the proposed change , but I am content that it should go thus . |
| 10 | I am convinced that it would be foolish for the Government to formulate policy until we are clear , from the European Court , what that policy should avoid so as not to become entangled in the law . |
| 11 | I am convinced that it should be the goal of every concerned person to share in that task of educating people to think and behave ecologically . |
| 12 | Julie , who lives in Llanbedr , near Ruthin , North Wales , added : ‘ He comes into us asking if we 're asleep when it should be the other way round . |
| 13 | I prefer to think things through and find a logical reason for them , and reason tells me that you 're hiding what information you have from the police because you 're afraid that it will ruin your scoop . |
| 14 | They 're thrilled because it 'll be our first assignment — at playing for the forces , I mean . |
| 15 | As for the family they 're still frightened and they 're scared that it might happen again . |
| 16 | If we say , you see , that the function of the dream is to safeguard sleep , and to fulfil wishes , then it 's clear that in the real world not all wishes are fulfillable and it may well be that , that the latent thoughts , in some cases , is so alarming and so disturbing , that they can not be sufficiently disguised and will lead to a state of waking , and that waking proves of course that the dream has failed in its function of safeguarding sleep . |
| 17 | The little orange trees which grow are pretty but it will be many years before they are big enough to produce oranges . |
| 18 | Of course architects are human and it must be seen that such an approach is liable to make the architect a pariah figure , unbeloved of the society in which his creations are set . |
| 19 | when I say ‘ I am cold ’ I may just mean I am cold and it may not be a statement about my view of myself with regard to society and my particular stage of middle age crisis and so on and so forth , although , you know , given a certain number of intelligent people they could no doubt build an enormous emphasis on |
| 20 | As I said , the assurance would cost me nothing , because I am confident that it would not be activated . |
| 21 | I am confident that it will rise to that challenge , which must be faced whether the industry is in private or public hands . |
| 22 | The group are confident that it will be a success , not least because of the preparation put into it . |
| 23 | You should never use any cloth made from synthetic fibres unless you are sure that it will not react adversely , as oil paint can dissolve some man-made fibres . |
| 24 | I do n't wish to take this analogy any further but if the teacher-research movement can succeed in raising the profile of research in everyday teaching , I am sure that it would lead to not only an improvement in the status of teachers but also act as a spur to research itself . |
| 25 | I am sure that it would help you . |
| 26 | I am sure that it would be welcomed by them . |
| 27 | You all deserve congratulations for ensuring that the visit was such a success , and I am sure that it will be a great boost to all concerned with the project on its first birthday . |
| 28 | As an owner of Rover cars for many years , I am sure that it will be . |
| 29 | Perth has many colourful attractions for tourists , it enjoys a high quality of life and I am sure that it will continue successfully to attract national and international tourists . |
| 30 | I am sure that it will be fully appreciated by the people of Scotland when they assess the parties ' policies at the election , including the policies of those who advocate a lesser or greater degree of Scotland 's separation from the rest of the United Kingdom . |