Example sentences of "[verb] [is] usually a " in BNC.

  Next page
No Sentence
1 For reasons of economy the population of individuals approached is usually a small sample of the total relevant population .
2 Whether breach has occurred is usually a matter of construction .
3 A problem shared is usually a problem halved , whether it is learning how to cope with rheumatism , wanting to lose some weight or caring for an elderly relative .
4 Monitoring of fees earned against time spent is usually a sufficient measure of performance and will provide an incentive to staff , but not all projects run smoothly and allowance must therefore be made for these .
5 What then follows is usually a change of director and various public pronouncements about the CIA 's future activities .
  Next page