Example sentences of "[adj] [prep] [be] satisfied " in BNC.

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1 But buyers most likely to be satisfied probably already own a desktop PC , perhaps with an important text file which they 'd be glad to carry around for reference .
2 This aim is most likely to be satisfied , in a way that will come nearest to meeting the varying needs of the students , if the distinction between the theoretical and the practical is built firmly into the curriculum , replacing , in the curricular structure , the distinction between arts and sciences .
3 the tighter the brief as defined by the ultimate report user , the more the latter is likely to be satisfied with the end result
4 He was n't likely to be satisfied with less .
5 In fact , the right-hand side variables in equation ( 6.7 ) account for about 90 per cent of the movements in so this criterion seems likely to be satisfied .
6 One was to see her own column — for so J.D. called it — in print , another was to know whether or not Dr Neil had read it , and still another was to know what he thought of it — and none of these desires seemed likely to be satisfied .
7 If the users participate more , perhaps being responsible for the design , then they are far more likely to be satisfied with and be committed to the system once it is implemented .
8 But Dr Dunstaple 's bitterness was too great to be satisfied with this armistice .
9 In claims for roof damage it is important to be satisfied that the cost of repairs met under the policy is restricted to the area of the roof actually damaged .
10 He is unlikely to be satisfied with an offer to re-run the reselection procedure if it can be proved that there have been any serious breaches of the party 's rules .
11 But he is unlikely to be satisfied forever with the illusion of power .
12 ‘ No , officer , ’ he said slowly , ‘ I am afraid there is only my wife , and you are unlikely to be satisfied with her confirmation . ’
13 The public 's expectations , raised by the citizen 's charter , are unlikely to be satisfied with anything less .
14 Although responsibility for the financial statements lies with the entity and its management , in order to mitigate engagement risk it will be necessary for MAS to be satisfied with the information presented in the financial statements of the entity being divested .
15 Dicta referred to above suggest that a court is entitled , indeed , obliged to be satisfied that there has been enactment by the monarch with the advice and consent of Lords and Commons ( except in the case of the Parliament Act procedure dealt with above , pp.98–9 ) .
16 Another in 1687 was less lucky and was obliged to be satisfied with only £50 a week .
17 It suggests that the courts are entitled to be satisfied that certain minimal procedural requirements have been fulfilled but that , thereafter , and provided that they are fulfilled , no objection can be taken to the validity of the Act on grounds of its substantial content .
18 ( 6 ) If the offer is conditional ( which it invariably is ) the offeror should have every reason to believe that the conditions will be satisfied if he is to comply with the terms of Rule 2.5(a). ( 7 ) The board of the target company is entitled to be satisfied that the offeror is , or will be , in a position to implement the offer in full ( Rule 1(c) ) .
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