Example sentences of "[adv] [modal v] be [prep] [adj] [noun sg] " 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 | All further head movements will be from the current cylinder to the next and so will be of minimum duration — 3 to 10 ms for modern disks . |
3 | The value-shifting provisions described in 5.2.6 below can be of particular relevance in this context , in determining the price ( and therefore the amount of the inter-company loan account ) at which the targeted assets are transferred to Target . |
4 | Should it be proved to the satisfaction of the House that the benefits that I have described will accrue , any decision to stay outside would be of immense disadvantage to us . |
5 | What seems commonplace today may be of great interest to the next generation . |
6 | We have been liaising with those bodies who are surveying associated areas in this field , but the additional information we gather here should be of great use in future policy-making . |
7 | But , where the substantial or only ground for impeaching the instrument is misunderstanding or want of understanding of its contents or effect , the amount of reliance placed by the creditor upon the husband for the purpose of informing his wife of what she was about must be of great importance . |
8 | ‘ the amount of reliance placed by the creditor upon the husband for the purpose of informing his wife of what she was about must be of great importance . |
9 | This is clear from a passage in Dixon J. 's judgment where he is dealing with the second class of case : ‘ But , where the substantial or only ground for impeaching the instrument is misunderstanding or want of understanding of its contents or effect , the amount of reliance placed by the creditor upon the husband for the purpose of informing his wife of what she was about must be of great importance . ’ |
10 | The purpose of the opening in the south wall of the choir behind the rector 's desk is open to conjecture : is it to give light at the desk , which otherwise would be in deep shadow , or is it a hagioscope ( peephole ) ? |
11 | Delegation is not abrogation and the person who delegates retains accountability and therefore must be in ultimate control at all stages of the job . |