Example sentences of "[modal v] be of " in BNC.

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1 So we can put some limits on the project : the chairs must be upholstered ; modern in the simplicity of their lines but not ‘ Cubist ’ for want of a better term ; easy on the eye and bottom ; they should fit in with other existing furniture ; and naturally should be of strong construction so that they will be heirloom quality .
2 Court proceedings should be of a civil rather than criminal nature , she said .
3 Accordingly , he has argued , it should be of concern only to those involved in the respective private sector transactions .
4 But I do n't think everyone is as aware as they should be of the after-effects .
5 The retailer should not sell you the first slice and the second cut should be of a bright , usually pink colour .
6 Obviously , in order that the trial should be of any value at all , both materials should be used in the way that will produce the best results .
7 To be harmonic , simple radiating curves should be of the same hand .
8 John Marshall in February 1218 paid 60 marks for having the wardship and marriage of Richard , son and heir of William of Wrotham , hereditary warden of the forests of Somerset , with the custody of the forests until Richard should be of age .
9 At age 11 , the SAT should be of greater length and complexity , and the pupil 's response might be mainly but not exclusively written .
10 According to this theory , initial discrimination training should produce differentiation of the stimuli and the fact that the associations formed during this stage of training do not accord with those likely to be formed during the test phase should be of no consequence .
11 It is pointed out that fluorescent lighting in clinical areas should be of a recommended type having colour rendering properties with which the decorative finishes in such areas must also be compatible .
12 The nails used to fasten tiles and slates should be of copper or aluminium composition .
13 The water cistern will be in the roof space or in a high cupboard and should be of an approved plastic construction , clean , strong and with the seal of approval of the National Water Council .
14 Installation pipes from the meter should be of steel or copper and should be surface-mounted and away from electrical services and appliances .
15 Side-reins should be of the same length and of a length which encourages the horse to hold himself in a balanced outline .
16 By then , Chapman considered that the all-red jersey looked ordinary , out of tune with the club 's distinction , so he decided that in line with Aston Villa , until then the club with the greatest prestige and tradition behind it , the sleeves should be of a different colour to the rest of the top .
17 Instead of nutrient content per 100 g , the authorities have related their figures to average portion sizes , which should be of practical value to dietitians , health care workers and the food industry .
18 However , as it was intended that this study should be of particular use to the suppliers of information , it was therefore biased towards the first stage of environmental scanning ; that is , the gathering of information .
19 The technique , has been existent for some years , and should provide information which may be of use in identifying high levels of expenditure within a particular specialty within a district , and should be of value in assisting local planning .
20 The view that applied studies should be of equal value and status with the theoretical is far too little understood in this country , almost alone in the world .
21 But in advising that the switched cable links into homes should be of narrow band width coaxial cable rather than optical fibre , the information-technology panel was being short sighted , according to some observers .
22 THE animals that live in caves , David Culver believes , should be of particular interest to biologists .
23 It represents a major synthesis in what has become an increasingly complex field and , because the approach is founded so solidly on comparative nutrition , should be of interest to biologists who work on wild and domesticated herbivores .
24 Facts selected should be of critical importance to understanding of a principle .
25 If there is any prosecution , it should be of the owner rather than the vet .
26 Front and back doors should be of heavy quality .
27 the Masai officers should be of exceptional physique , preferably unmarried ( though this has disadvantages ) but , if married , then without children ; that their wives shd. be happy in solitary surroundings , and that they ( the men ) should , if possible , be able to pick up Masai and shd. have leanings towards the study of native customs .
28 This should be of a fine grain size to allow the female to do the small amount of digging necessary to convert her cave into an ideal home for herself and her fry .
29 When experimenting with objects or materials for potential tank decor , the health and safety of the fish should be of paramount importance .
30 The water should be of almost zero hardness and a low pH .
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