Example sentences of "[noun] [be] [verb] [prep] be [adj] " in BNC.
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| 31 | ( d ) Overflow can not occur on multiplication if the values are assumed to be integral , but multiplication of two operands both of which are the maximum negative number causes overflow under the fractional convention . |
| 32 | Certain principles and values are assumed to be unchallengeable and therefore to be nurtured . |
| 33 | The Kestrels breeding in Sussex are thought to be resident , but winter status needs further and more exact investigation ; some changes may have occurred since 1938 . |
| 34 | On coasts of coral atolls the effects of hurricanes are shown to be significant not only to the reef morphology but also to the organisms and the total environment ( Stoddart , 1962 ) and in drainage basins in general and along river channels in particular the impact of rare floods and the time necessary for recovery has been investigated . |
| 35 | Both products are planned to be available from the third quarter . |
| 36 | With this in mind the genetics-supply industry has approached the Uruguay Round of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade ( GATT ) negotiations at which all biological processes and products are assumed to be patentable . |
| 37 | The products are claimed to be cabable of operating as a client to Novell 's NetWare SAA communications server across Novell and TCP/IP networks . |
| 38 | Bernstock & Speirs ' hats are designed to be easy to wear . |
| 39 | Only exceptional damp , unusual cold , excessive rot , and decrepitude to the point of collapse are felt to be legitimate subjects of discussion . |
| 40 | Such waves are said to be capable of setting up oscillations which may damage a jointed structure , as the increases and decreases of pressure tend to pull jointed blocks away . |
| 41 | The spectral type is F. In general F-stars are said to be yellowish , but I have never seen any colour in Canopus , either with the naked eye or with optical aid ; to me it looks pure white . |
| 42 | Sunderland could find themselves with only 18,000 tickets , and with 5,000 season ticket holders taking priority , it looks as though many fans are going to be disappointed , whichever method is adopted . |
| 43 | Amplifier circuits that oscillate parasitically through accidental positive feedback are said to be unstable and , unless their design can be modified to render them stable , are useless for amplification purposes . |
| 44 | From the individual 's point of view , bonds and equities are assumed to be perfect substitutes . |
| 45 | Personal computer and workstation manufacturers are expected to be able to use the board to build powerful file servers in the $10,000 price bracket . |
| 46 | The three VAX servers are said to be able to cope with 1,000 transactions an hour , though so far they have been tested to only a few percent of their capacity . |
| 47 | The offices are going to be bright and airy . |
| 48 | Representatives of Everton Football Club are expected to be present . |
| 49 | After all , ’ she continued , fixing her smile , forcing herself to look into those eyes that were so deep she felt she could drown in them , ‘ life 's too short for moping about and parties are meant to be fun , are n't they ? ’ |
| 50 | Reserves are known to be low in Sudan , and thought to be low in Ethiopia . |
| 51 | Miss Boothroyd 's supporters are understood to be ready to put the issue to a vote , while there is an equal determination on the Tory side to put forward their preferred nominee . |
| 52 | China and Taiwan are reported to be close to agreement on joint development of a centre for the disposal of low-level radioactive waste . |
| 53 | But certain images are seen to be universal , such as that of the holy mother and child . |
| 54 | The walkers are expected to be grateful for the left-over street space that is allocated to them and to not object when more is taken for road widening and comer-shaving , or when motorists use the remaining pavement to park on . |
| 55 | We will illustrate frontier search by solving a mixed integer linear problem ( MILP ) in which some , but not all , of the structural variables are required to be integer-valued . |
| 56 | Similarly for Sweden , three of the four variables are found to be significant — although the results generally for that country are less satisfactory than for the other three . |
| 57 | China 's own demands are said to be precise . |
| 58 | Having worked out how your room will be used , you should consider what sort of finishes are going to be suitable . |
| 59 | Half of all aircraft are said to be inoperable and two thirds of all vessels are in port at any given time . |
| 60 | Strategically , we need to understand what the clients are thinking to be able to deliver the services which they want . ’ |