Example sentences of "because [pron] is difficult [to-vb] " in BNC.

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1 There is , however , a potentially very important theoretical weakness in the approach adopted by Rhodes , because it is difficult to see how any other conclusion could be generated by it .
2 This is not only because it has a weak case — as we show elsewhere ( this issue , p 76 ) , there are certainly some doubts about the validity of the CEGB 's claims that Sizewell B will reduce the cost of electricity in England and Wales by allowing the board to burn less coal — but also because it is difficult to see what the inspector can say about economics when he comes to writing his final report .
3 The source of the sand raises an interesting question , because it is difficult to see how such amounts could have been accumulated by the wind .
4 Because it is difficult to incorporate contingencies of this kind contracts will inevitably be incomplete specifications of the rights and obligations of the contracting parties .
5 Further , because it is difficult to overhaul the basic structure of an enumerative scheme without complete revision of certain sections , it is necessary to add new subjects into the existing framework of relationships .
6 Although the writer 's job is one of the most sought after , there are very few organisations offering training , perhaps because it is difficult to create a really good writer this way .
7 They have been able to get away with it , because it is difficult to reproach the Germans for pursuing an excessively sound monetary policy and sticking to low inflation .
8 The public remains sceptical , but those who support the notion of satanic abuse say that social workers must not fall into the trap of believing it does not exist , just because it is difficult to prove .
9 If the child is of sufficient understanding his views should not simply be disregarded because it is difficult to ascertain them .
10 The second part of step two is often neglected by teachers , mainly because it is difficult to obtain accurate information .
11 The studies on gastric phospholipid composition and function , however , have been conducted on total thickness mucosa and in laboratory animals , because it is difficult to obtain human mucosal biopsy specimens suitable for biochemical study .
12 In practice most research and development is carried out in high-tax jurisdictions because it is difficult to attract skilled employees to tax haven locations , and in order to take advantage of local tax deductions .
13 The nature of the change from oral reading assisted by a listening adult , to ‘ silent independent ’ reading , is a neglected area , partly because it is difficult to study ( Pugh , 1978 ) .
14 ( b ) I do not accept that quasi-contractual claims , even where a contract is involved , are properly to be treated as falling per se within article 5(1) , having regard both to the general considerations I have already advanced in my analysis of the cases such as Peters [ 1983 ] E.C.R. 987 , and also because it is difficult to locate a place of performance for a quasi-contractual obligation .
15 Because it is difficult to get everyone together , too little time and consideration will be given to making the final decision , which may well be made simply to bring the meeting to a close because one or other member of the panel has to get away .
16 It is ineffective to mix strategic issues with tactical or operational ones on an agenda because it is difficult to change focus .
17 That is not surprising because it is difficult to protect the Secretary of State from his own inadequacies .
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