Example sentences of "it [modal v] be to [det] " in BNC.
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| 1 | However distasteful it may be to some people , this does at least provide a rational explanation for the behaviour of those bystanders , even if it does not excuse them . |
| 2 | There is no good reason why that traditional understanding should now be abandoned , however inconvenient it may be to some of those who would otherwise like to shelter under the umbrella of the term " democracy " . |
| 3 | When you went ashore it would be to some pub . |
| 4 | ‘ I am aware of the nature of it and how offensive it would be to most MPs and most people in this country . ’ |
| 5 | If this were carried out by candidates in examinations , what a boon it would be to those who have to mark the scripts ! |
| 6 | In practice the resolute supporter of Party A is not likely when he lists his preferences to be thinking primarily of any eventual cooperation between his party and Party B. His chief concern will be the success of as many as possible of Party A's candidates , and it will be to all of them that he gives his higher preferences . |
| 7 | In future , however , I suspect it will be to this fine disc that I shall be looking when I want to hear this sunny and enchanting score . |