Example sentences of "this is [indef pn] [prep] " in BNC.
Next page| No | Sentence |
|---|---|
| 1 | This is something over which I I as speaker , have no control whatsoever . |
| 2 | I 'm sorry , this is something outside our control . |
| 3 | For Mr Husak , this is something of a personal tragedy . |
| 4 | As a summary of alcohol education programmes , this is something of a simplification . |
| 5 | This is something of a well organized pastime here , and there are many scenic routes to take . |
| 6 | This is something of what spiritual direction is about . |
| 7 | For such a ubiquitous group of organisms this is something of a paradox , especially with today 's interest in biological control of insect and other arthropod pests . |
| 8 | Of course this is something of a joke nowadays and the clerk usually starts the ball rolling by reminding the archers they are now under rule seven , ‘ so do n't damn well forget it ’ , and duly pays his shilling . |
| 9 | This is something of a mystery — but there is a greater mystery involved . |
| 10 | From a methodological standpoint , however , one problem is that without some analysis of the cultural determinants themselves , and their influence on other variables , this is something of a non-explanation . |
| 11 | To the Basque this is something of a holy , or at least legendary mountain . |
| 12 | This suggests that certain groups and individuals will be ‘ stronger ’ and better placed to obtain the housing they want , although this is something of an oversimplification since it implies that all are competing for the same types of house . |
| 13 | This is something of a paradox when one remembers Lord Hailsham 's assurance that the 1981 Act was intended to be a liberalising measure . |
| 14 | This is something of a doubtful privilege since such women receive only £10 a week . |
| 15 | Any help you can give in this matter will be most welcome ; as you will appreciate the loss of a group of archaeological material like this is something of a disaster . |
| 16 | This is something of a myth . |
| 17 | For Europe generally this is something of an exaggeration , but it is not so for England . |
| 18 | This is something of a surprise . ’ |
| 19 | This is something of a misnomer , as the offer is restricted to existing shareholders of the bidder on a pro rata basis . |
| 20 | This is something of yours that belongs just to me , then . ’ |
| 21 | And finally , and this is something of a nebulous point , taking into account the most efficient use of resources . |
| 22 | This is something to be aware of : say you 'd like it loud if you would , otherwise as a mistaken token of respect you 'll hardly hear it . |
| 23 | This is something to which 70 per cent of the Carter camp will likewise admit , at a push . |
| 24 | Still this is something to be watched , since revolutionary movements have the unfortunate habit of elevating temporary necessities into patriotic virtues — plumbers are more valuable than poets . |
| 25 | There is no doubt that this is something to which constant attention needs to be drawn . |
| 26 | This is something on which you will need legal advice , from a lawyer familiar with the law in that country . |
| 27 | It seems to me that this is something on which er not en passant but within the flow of his report Dr Stuart mentioned something of great importance and I was jotting down for myself , by way of aide memoire , membership , Madagascar , ministry of the whole people of God , three Ms as it were . |
| 28 | Erm again this is something on which we 've already advised ministers and in the context of the , the report on ritual abuse , specifically refers to the as , a as , as the context in which it 's offered , to the c erm report on , on child abuse . |
| 29 | This is something for which surveys , including that of Greeley and Rossi , are not and can not be intended . |
| 30 | This is something for which teachers need preparation . |