Example sentences of "is [adj] [verb] [adv] a " in BNC.
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| 1 | The implication of this perspective is that it is possible to give only a limited and provisional legitimacy to strategic nuclear weapons deployed as a second-strike ‘ deterrent ’ threat . |
| 2 | In any one generation , according to the rules of the computer model , it is possible to move only a single step through genetic space . |
| 3 | Owing to the small size of St Peter 's Church/Newtown Register Office it is possible to ask only a few guests to the service . |
| 4 | In a report such as this it is possible to attempt only a limited review , and the concern of the present chapter is chiefly with communities in the Anglican tradition . |
| 5 | YOUR writer David Seymour is right to say only a free Press can save democracy , but is there any democracy left to save in Britain ? |
| 6 | It is helpful to have both a rigid rule — a lm wooden or steel rule , say and a flexible steel tape for measuring pipe runs and so on . |
| 7 | As the polymerase chain reaction is able to amplify even a single molecule , contamination by any previously amplified DNA would be catastrophic . |
| 8 | The Heritage Centre , a registered charity , plays host to small prearranged groups of visitors from June until September , and is happy to provide both a short guided tour of the island and excellent afternoon teas for the refreshment of the weary traveller in Sunk Island 's village hall close by . |
| 9 | Atlantic Bridge is pleased to announce both a major upgrade of USA facilities as well as a change of location to Atlanta , Georgia . |
| 10 | In order to allow timeshare owners to exercise property rights , therefore , it is essential to form either a limited company or a club . |
| 11 | It is difficult to put forward a programme which holds out hope of a better life when you have singularly failed to live up to your promises during your term of office . |
| 12 | All too often , a ‘ best of all time show-stopper ’ is difficult to find only a few years after its introduction , superseded by yet another new name . |
| 13 | Before deriving the results of this section it is necessary to state clearly a number of underlying assumptions . |
| 14 | If a high gloss or mirror finish is required , then it is necessary to use either a grainfiller to fill the pores of the wood , or to apply extra coats of finish , rubbing down between coats until the grain has been filled . |
| 15 | However , when looking for particular explicit solutions it is necessary to consider only a few terms . |
| 16 | For example , it is necessary to hear only a brief phrase of some Grand Waltz by Tchaikovsky , Glinka or Strauss to know that steps of grande élévation are the object of the exercise ; to hear some slow pavane , minuet or saraband is to realise that an adage is being practised . |
| 17 | If the child is certain to live only a few days , the dilemma is tough indeed . |