Example sentences of "[be] [adj] [conj] it is [verb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | This will normally be impractical and it is suggested that the purchaser may wish to distinguish between the following three levels of consent : ( a ) critical consents ; ( b ) material consents ; ( c ) ancillary consents . |
| 2 | Any prescription of the content or outcomes of teacher development is likely to be controversial because it is formulated from a value-position , but is a specification of process any less contentious ? |
| 3 | The animal will be aware of its prey in that it consciously perceives , pursues , and devours it , but it will be unaware that it is doing these things for the sake of satisfying its wants . |
| 4 | More fundamentally , the design activity will be meaningless unless it is directed towards serving some human need . |
| 5 | The points were made that parking there can not be dangerous as it is permitted during part of the year , and that the authorities seem to have turned a blind eye to cars parked outside the church during services . |
| 6 | The press , as well as performing its role as the watchdog , must not be coy when it is called upon to turn the critical eye on itself . |
| 7 | The press , as well as performing its role as the watchdog , must not be coy when it is called upon to turn the critical eye on itself . |
| 8 | It is not possible for ( 3 ) to be false once it is given that ( 1 ) and ( 2 ) are true . |
| 9 | In practice you will probably be lucky if it is seen at all ! |
| 10 | There is nowhere to run to … it is your first night , Englishman , you have to learn of a new world , you have to be patient if it is to give up to you its secrets . |
| 11 | It may be that there is a special rule for reservation of title clauses : this is examined below ( Chapter 10 ) but subject to that possible exception , once a contract has been made , its terms can only be altered or supplemented by a variation , and such variation will only be effective if it is supported by consideration . |
| 12 | Therefore any contractual clause exempting from the provisions of sections 13–15 will be effective provided it is shown to satisfy the requirement of reasonableness in the Unfair Contract Terms Act ( see paragraph 10–14 onwards ) . |
| 13 | This can be useful but it is limited . |
| 14 | To move from the card that is already in your machine to any accelerated card , you need to be sure that it is going to do what you want it to do . |
| 15 | One can sum up the position as being that a restraint will be invalid if it is imposed in order to prevent competition simpliciter or the use of personal skill and knowledge of the employee . |
| 16 | Above all , the robotic surgeon must be safe if it is to inspire the confidence of the surgeon and of the patient . |
| 17 | The significance of this will be apparent when it is realized that , while the sportsman is trying to get a sight of the tiger , the tiger in all probability is trying to stalk the sportsman , or is lying up in wait for him . |
| 18 | ‘ language or conduct is not said to be insulting unless it is intended to show contempt or disesteem , or is understood by the hearer or observer to show this attitude . ’ |
| 19 | A rent will be unascertainable if it is fixed by reference to facts which can not be known at the date of the lease , eg the market rental value at a future date . |
| 20 | European funding can be lavish but it is tied to cooperation with public bodies . |
| 21 | We agree with MacGowan and Reeves that the half life may be inaccurate if it is calculated from only two values ; but perhaps that is why they have never seen a patient with normal renal function in whom the half life is as long as 7.6 hours , since in clinical practice two measurements are all one has to go on . |
| 22 | In some construction contracts the decision of the engineer or adjudicator may be that of an expert but still be reviewable by arbitration and therefore not final , although it will be binding until it is reviewed by arbitration : see 6.8.4 . |
| 23 | Its processes must be open if it is to win understanding and acceptance . |
| 24 | The public will not be outraged if it is told that precedents will be confined to their facts . |
| 25 | The performance of existing duties under a contract can amount to consideration for a promise if performance confers a practical benefit on the promisor ( Williams v Roffey Bros & Nicolls ( Contractors ) Ltd [ 1990 ] 1 All ER 512 ) , but the promise will be unenforceable if it is obtained by duress , including economic duress . |
| 26 | A cash offer will be necessary where it is expected that some , if not all , shareholders will want to realise their investment . |
| 27 | The more countries for which patent protection is sought the more expensive the operation becomes but the expense may be worthwhile if it is intended to exploit the invention internationally . |
| 28 | The truth can often be slanderous if it is put in certain ways . |
| 29 | In any event , the Purchaser will wish to be satisfied that it is acquiring a viable Business which has the right amount of saleable stock and working equipment . |
| 30 | With regard to plants s.4(3) will be satisfied if it is picked for a commercial purpose . |