Example sentences of "it is [vb pp] a [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | It is painted a livid blood-red . |
| 2 | A membrane which allows solvent particles but not solute particles to pass through it is called a semi-permeable membrane . |
| 3 | A typical form is shown in Figure 6.6 ( d ) , and you can see that there are several concentric rims , in which case it is called a multiringed basin . |
| 4 | It is called a reverse premium . |
| 5 | Officially , it is called a vertical axis hydraulic turbine , and is the brainchild of Barry Davis of Nova Scotia . |
| 6 | The Pastor smiled a little wryly , ‘ It is called a unitary family , now , and unitary families are under attack in certain quarters , but the family is at the heart of our religion and our civilisation . |
| 7 | In many respects , rocks are like pitch , which flows like a liquid if it is left unsupported for long enough , for example on a steeply-sloping roof , but will also break suddenly along clean shiny fracture surfaces if it is given a sharp blow . |
| 8 | As it emerges , it is given a continuous coat of glue . |
| 9 | Yet there is a danger of reading too much into petitioning unless it is given a firm context . |
| 10 | It is understood a special six-man squad of detectives is making its own inquiries after meeting a wall of silence generated by fear from the injured men and others seen so far . |
| 11 | However it is believed a small number may still be provided with a home help at meal times and will not be part of the new scheme . |
| 12 | It is estimated a national lottery could raise £3 billion , of which £1 billion would go to charities . |
| 13 | Love of God is one of the aims of many religions and in it is found a rare joy : |
| 14 | It is considered a separate family of the Cercopithecoidea by some on the basis of its teeth , while others attribute it to a separate family of the Hominoidea on the basis of its postcrania . |
| 15 | Silk , although it is considered a delicate fabric , is in fact very strong , but it is adversely affected by sunlight . |
| 16 | I sort of agree with him , though if you do put a numbing tip of cocaine on your cock because you 're quick in the trigger , I guess it is considered a sexual aid . ’ |
| 17 | It is considered a vital part of the mission of the AMF(L) to make an outward display of friendliness towards the population and above all to display unity within the Force itself . |