Example sentences of "[adv] it is often [adj] [verb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Thus it is often convenient to treat it as the claim that no complex synonym can be provided which brings out the meaning of ‘ good ’ as say ‘ parent 's brother ’ brings out the meaning of ‘ uncle ’ . |
| 2 | Moreover it is often difficult to specify every objective in precise enough terms , and sometimes hopeless to devise ways of ensuring that the objectives have been achieved . |
| 3 | In matters relating to the social sciences , the number of variables is large and hence it is often difficult to establish valid theories of cause and effect . |
| 4 | If the patina has been stuck on , then it is often possible to detect the organic binder or glue quite easily , either by application of various solvents , or by exposure to ultra-violet radiation . |
| 5 | About Miss Mary Anne Thomson — the shadowy Scottish equivalent of Emily Faithfull- it is certainly hard to find much information , but then it is often hard to find much out about women in Scotland , even those who were quite prominent in public life . |
| 6 | Therefore it is often preferable to select materials that do not have such a tight-knit structure ; when appropriate , the teacher can extend the enquiries and discoveries with these along the lines of the structured material . |