Example sentences of "it be wrong [prep] [noun pl] [to-vb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | It may be suggested that he may simply qualify somewhat and say that it is wrong for others to tell such lies and not for him , and that there is no purely logical inconsistency here . |
| 2 | They encapsulate the democratically arrived-at beliefs both that it is wrong for animals to suffer in such ways , and also that legislation will lead to an amelioration in the behaviour of farmers and poachers . |
| 3 | But Saunders argues that it is wrong for feminists to draw from this the idea that home is a place of relaxation for men or a setting for the systematic exploitation of women . |
| 4 | In a fine speech that preceded the president 's , Colin Powell , the chairman of the joint chiefs of staff , said in essence that it was wrong for servicemen to hold back respect for their commander-in-chief simply because of what he did long ago . |
| 5 | In one of his most critical speeches since John Major took over from Margaret Thatcher as Prime Minister , Sir Edward said it was wrong for parties to make pledges on taxation at elections . |
| 6 | In his most critical speech of Mr Major 's administration , Sir Edward said it was wrong for parties to make pledges on taxation at elections . |