Example sentences of "it not [adv] [adj] [that] " in BNC.
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1 | Furthermore , is it not overwhelmingly likely that there are other factors involved of which we know nothing , or which we simply overlook ? |
2 | Perhaps our account of the wizardry of energy juggling involved in the tunnelling process makes it not altogether implausible that a doubling of the height to be scaled could immensely increase the difficulty of the transaction . |
3 | Is it not also serious that it is implied that the Home Office knew about that involvement at the time ? |
4 | Whatever about the apparent failure of Desmond and his executives , is it not absolutely extraordinary that John V. O'Dwyer , of Arthur Cox , solicitor to and main board member of the Smurfit organisation , apparently did not brief Michael on the Independent 's retraction and the specific references to UPH and Desmond ? |
5 | As the Opposition believe that taxes , particularly local taxes , should be based on ability to pay , is it not absolutely scandalous that they suggest that the elderly and the single , whatever house they live in , should have to pay more than those with the ability to pay and are not willing to grant a discount ? |
6 | Is it not totally unacceptable that when only 13 questions were answered on Welsh matters , four of them should have been asked by Hon. Members with English constituencies and that most of the questions were answered by a Member representing an English constituency ? |
7 | Is it not then possible that Satan , in his opposition to Christ and man , and wishing to destroy all that God has given , could do so by appearing in a godly angelic light ? |
8 | Although that will be remedied by next June , is it not somewhat antiquated that such a system has persisted for so long ? |
9 | Is it not now obvious that , because of his policies , the Prime Minister is reduced to imagining recovery at home while inventing recessions abroad ? |
10 | Is it not more plausible that the minuet was all along danced both fast and slow and everywhere in between , that it was played ‘ faster or slower , according to the tune that is played , which the dancer is obliged to follow ’ ? |