Example sentences of "[adj] [conj] it [is] [adv] [verb] " in BNC.

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31 Curriculum reform , whether it is centrally determined or based on local or in-school planning , is generally held to be impossible unless it is firmly based on a plan for public examinations .
32 This is saying that power becomes dangerous when it is not used with mercy — in other words , when a ruler becomes merciless .
33 Where the home environment seems to be unsupportive in as much as it is highly arousing , strategies to increase the social distance in key relationships , or to modify their ways of interacting , would be helpful .
34 Of all Edward 's legislation , three pieces particularly affected the church : the statutes De Viris Religiosis , or Mortmain as it is commonly called , Circumspecte Agatis , and Westminster II , chapter 41 .
35 This may seem confusing if it is not made clear what she means by ‘ literal ’ .
36 well what in actual fact happened , it 's not easy to get Terry Wogan at a moments notice to come and sit down , what in actual fact happens is that we draw up exactly what it is , that , that he would be saying and what the answer will be , he sees that and it 's totally approved , understandably he 's not gon na put his name to anything that he does n't believe is , is correct and that is how it 's done and
37 It happened so long ago that it seems incredible that it is still affecting her .
38 A further characteristic which is perhaps so obvious that it is rarely remarked on , is that farming is a skilled occupation .
39 The point is so obvious that it is easily overlooked .
40 If the type of gig you are offered is so unusual that it is not covered by any of the existing contracts , an MU official will devise one to suit your needs , or add necessary clauses to an existing contract ( for performing on the back of a moving open-back lorry , the contract might require clauses covering additional risks ! ) .
41 In the 1960s and 1970s , the growth in households has been concentrated largely among non-married couple households : the number of those headed by a married couple has remained relatively constant and it is only expected to grow by one million in the period 1961 to 2001 .
42 The rest of life goes at a sort of jog-along pace and you 're lucky if it 's reasonably contented .
43 But there is some strain on the heart and it is rather large and it is n't working so well .
44 both cold and it 's hard going that three hours in the morning , you know
45 That fine but it 's not helping
46 The pack 's got to be comfortable when it 's fully loaded .
47 This has come to be regarded as normal but it is now looking rather transient .
48 True , John makes it look easy , but , his tackle control is so good that it is obviously going to be difficult to emulate .
49 It 's absolutely ludicrous that it 's not advertised and that no one does anything about it .
50 You can use frozen cod , but make sure that it is thoroughly defrosted and dried well on kitchen paper .
51 Stroke the Luminescent Mousse quickly through your hair and comb through , making sure that it is well distributed at the roots .
52 Any employee who has charge of Company property is responsible for taking all reasonable precautions in making sure that it is not lost , stolen or damaged .
53 When you fit the collar , you must make sure that it is not pressing tightly on the neck , as this will be uncomfortable for the dog .
54 When trading in or throwing away an old " fridge " try to make sure that it is not going to be just broken up without the CFC gas being properly collected first .
55 Bid array also has an odd local cult , or did have , for I am not sure that it is still practised , in the worship of a headless and anonymous saint in a cave nearby .
56 Because it makes sure that it is democratically run .
57 Well we I would be more surprised that er er in fact I do n't think I 'm sure that it 's not happening on a on a on a er wide basis .
58 I would agree with that , but I ca n't I ca n't envisage circumstances where dealers are actually using if they 're insuring their own their own mechanical breakdown insurance , then yes obviously , if that company goes into liquidation then obviously they have no redress which is obviously why it 's important than anybody buying a vehicle should make sure that it 's fully underwritten by a Department of Trade approved insurer .
59 And so it seems to me that erm we must look to you sir and Miss Whittaker to say what you feel as er independent erm hearkeners to the debate er we it 's time as I would say for erm North Yorkshire now to face up to what 's going on in its own territory and remove the planning obstacles to what is actually happening and just to make sure that it 's safely tied up with criteria to make sure it does n't erm erm unhappy consequences instead of the happy consequences that we are trying to achieve .
60 Parsley needs far more root-room than it is usually given ; the main or tap root is rather like a small carrot , and this should be allowed for .
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