Example sentences of "appear [prep] be [prep] a [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Thus the two causes appear to be of a similar size in the case of body temperature ( Fig. 1.3 , top ) but the internal cause in the case of urinary flow ( Fig. 1.3 , bottom ) is rather smaller , with daytime and night-time values on the constant routine being more similar . |
| 2 | It is important to differentiate between those mosaics which appear to be of a similar quality and character , as well as of the same , general appearance . |
| 3 | At Chedworth , however , the simple geometrics of rooms 11 and 14 appear to be of a different quality to those portrayed in Lysons ' engravings of plates 44 and 45 ; although here ( and also at North Leigh : pI . |
| 4 | They appear to be in a catatonic state , but this is deceptive because they may then suddenly bite the hand that holds them . |
| 5 | This shaft appears to be like a giant windpipe . |
| 6 | Somehow what is left of Beaufort conspires to embody these political and religious transitions ; when the mists lie in the valleys of southern Lebanon , the remaining walls can be glimpsed above the clouds , but because of the peculiar geography of the place — because the ravines and wadis fold in uneven formation and in odd directions — Beaufort always appears to be in a different location , its broken ramparts a nightmare denture which eludes every contour and coordinate . |
| 7 | In the second-half he appeared to be on a mental walkabout , at one point kicking direct into touch from a free-kick , forgetting that he would get no territorial gain . |
| 8 | After commenting that not all the defendant 's statements appeared to be of a similar literary merit , the judge fined him $2,000 . |
| 9 | At breakfast she found no difficulty in putting on a bright face , directing most of her attention to Matt , who , for some unknown reason , appeared to be in a gloomy mood , and who had little to say in response to her cheerful remarks . |
| 10 | As for Matt , he appeared to be in a dour mood and with little to say . |