Example sentences of "[subord] it be [adj] for [verb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Anthracite black is more of a black grey than a true black , so it is great for tinting other colours to get softer washes . |
| 2 | It comes in a streamlined compact so it 's ideal for popping into a tiny bag . |
| 3 | When it is ready for harvesting , the fruit of the coffee bush looks like a dark cherry . |
| 4 | The housekeeper then has the room serviced and when it is ready for letting , presses the switch in the bedroom which will then show a green light on all boards , indicating that the room is now ready to be let . |
| 5 | One local radio contractor said it seemed unreasonable that the Home Office should be deciding between two competing claims on the spectrum when it was responsible for running one of them . |
| 6 | Washing food does n't actually have much effect on residue levels ( though it 's important for removing dirt and bacteria ) but peeling and removing the outer leaves of foods like cabbages and lettuce reduces residue levels significantly . |
| 7 | The Bank has a major role in the foreign exchange market as it is responsible for carrying out government policy with regard to the exchange rate . |
| 8 | But do n't add oil to baths if you have spots : try adding powdered seaweed to the water as it 's good for drawing out impurities . |