Example sentences of "it [vb mod] be [prep] [adv] [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | This only confirms already-existing customary law ; and inasmuch as it depends on proving an actual intent partially or completely to destroy a particular group , it may be of only limited relevance as a basis for assessing the legality of nuclear possession or use . |
| 2 | However , the sanction chosen should be real and effective , that is , it should satisfy cumulatively the following three conditions : ( a ) it should be adequate in relation to the damage sustained ( principle of proportionality ) , ( b ) it should have a real deterrent effect on the author of the infringement ( principle of effectiveness ) and ( c ) it should be at least comparable to the sanctions imposed for infringements of national law of similar nature and importance ( principle of non discrimination or of comparability ) . |
| 3 | If , as I must assume for present purposes , the plaintiffs have a good cause of action in professional negligence against the third party , then it must be at least possible , if not indeed likely , that the damages recoverable by the plaintiffs from the third party would include damages under at least some of these heads . |
| 4 | Particularly in countries where the diet is poor it might be of very considerable significance if the mother can make better milk at some times of the day . |
| 5 | Although most speakers in British society are also literate , and therefore have the advantage of knowing where /r/ occurs in writing , it is not clear that this is really a big help in flowing conversation , though it might be in very slow speech styles . |
| 6 | So construed , section 9(4) would have some effect , because it would prevent a court from ordering a Crown officer or servant to give evidence of the executive branch 's current attitudes or policies , but it would be of very limited scope . |
| 7 | Well that 's interesting because yes we have we have discussed that and I do n't know whether the er the clerk wants to comment further but I think that is absolutely right and and if that could be taken further it would be of very positive benefit to you know the car parking problem for those people who want to shop on King Street and have difficulties in find a car parking space . |
| 8 | It will be at once obvious that a rotation has occurred , round an identifiable centre . |
| 9 | I shall continue to speak in these and the more ordinary ways of the things in question , but it will be at least economical to have a single wholly general term for all of them . |
| 10 | Occasionally , however a border is absent , as at Silchester , in a room of building XIX ; in room 8 , Colliton Park , Dorchester ; and in a house " north of the Newport Road " , Caerwent.Alternatively , it can be of very large blocks , such as are found around a mosaic at Whittington Court , Glos . |
| 11 | Every hairpin and dynamic nuance is scrupulously observed but never selfconsciously so ; not pasted on as it can be in less dedicated , self-aware performances . |