Example sentences of "[noun] [be] [adj] [conj] it [verb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The trouble is local authorities are autonomous when it comes to applying trading standards but Haverfordwest seems out of step with other councils on the issue . |
| 2 | It is recognised in planning circles that planning applications for fish and chip shops are contentious and it has been said that whilst ‘ Joe Public wants hot food shops he does not want them near him and he is prepared to fight tooth and nail to stop anyone opening one near his house ’ . |
| 3 | ( Strictly speaking these orbits are heteroclinic but it makes sense , because of the symmetry , to identify C " + with C and to think of this situation as a symmetric version of a homoclinic orbit to a single stationary point . ) |
| 4 | Four other colourways are available and it comes in five widths , about £23.50 per sq m Accessories : Yellow photograph album , £12.50 ; Jennifer Tuckey stationery , £8.95 and £9.50 Best for : Any room , but especially suitable for halls and stairs |
| 5 | The physical demands were enormous and it says much for the exceptional fitness of both crews that neither wilted . |
| 6 | The result is interesting because it bears on the following problem . |
| 7 | The result is important since it decreases the rate of bladder filling during the night and allows us to sleep longer . |
| 8 | Some women argue that female genital mutilation is good because it suppresses sexuality , thereby preserving chastity and preventing promiscuity . |
| 9 | Third , ritual is important because it contributes to the way society maintains its rules and therefore to general order . |
| 10 | Predicting the numbers of disabled elderly into the future is problematic as it depends upon the projection forward of current patterns of disability . |
| 11 | He says that the bid is hostile because it goes over the heads of the directors . |
| 12 | Contrasting proverbs with ponderous prose offers a way in : " too many cooks spoil the broth " is a far more expressive way of saying : " Over-maximization of the work force is counter-productive because it inhibits the realization of a satisfactory outcome . " |
| 13 | Can I just comment on the lady saying a minor crime , I do n't think any crime is minor when it happens to you |
| 14 | Insulation is important since it keeps out the hot ambient kitchen air , reducing the load on the refrigeration system . |
| 15 | Others believe that light jogging is superior because it stimulates blood flow to the legs , reduces muscle tightness and preserves fitness , says |
| 16 | Their own chemical industry is cost-effective because it buys products at knock-down prices from places like Lauchhammer , where the incidence of cancer keeps increasing . |
| 17 | ‘ The levelling out of investment is worrying because it needs to grow so that UK industry can keep up with international competitors , ’ Mr Sentance said . |
| 18 | Re M is important as it clarifies the law on privilege and social work records but it is important to consider it within the wider context of access to information generally . |
| 19 | Conversely , correct gearbox functioning is unacceptable if it results in an unacceptable gear-lever movement ( either too small , too large , colliding with other fixed objects , difficult hand movements etc ) . |
| 20 | This hooking action is important because it interferes with the opponent 's attempts to free his arm and keeps him closed off for a longer period . |
| 21 | COOK 'S NOTE : This vinaigrette is unusual as it has equal quantities of vinegar and oil . |
| 22 | In hot weather you may not be aware of how much a horse is sweating because it evaporates so quickly . |
| 23 | This series of squares is disquieting as it heads for the horizon unless it allows for the curvature of the Earth . |
| 24 | At present his status in the three books is relevant because it serves to establish Buchan 's particularly energetic version of Ruritanian adventure and the irony and humour with which he tempers the romantic colour of his fiction . |
| 25 | A copy of the 1991 Census datasets will be deposited at the ESRC Data Archive ( where it will join the data from previous Censuses ) when the data is complete and it appears that all corrections have been made . |
| 26 | The voice from the adjoining bedroom was fragile but it carried clearly . |
| 27 | The shielding with the collimator supplied by the manufacturers was insufficient as it caused a high background level , and hence a new lead collimator was designed to provide a more directional response . |
| 28 | Its walls were of pinkwashed cob , its roof was thatched and it stood on its own . |
| 29 | But Coun Jan Blythin , environmental spokeswoman for the council 's Labour group , said the study was inadequate as it took no account of the influence of currents or tidal conditions . |
| 30 | In large part , Labour was successful because it responded more effectively to political and structural change . |