Example sentences of "and [noun sg] [vb -s] [conj] it [is] " in BNC.
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| 1 | He goes on to quote Marx 's comment that the materialist doctrine that men are the product of circumstances and upbringing forgets that it is by men that circumstances are changed . |
| 2 | The fact that disruptive behaviour often leads to considerable stress , anxiety and absenteeism suggests that it is all the more important that schools tackle the issue with more clarity and imagination . |
| 3 | Firms are less likely to set profit-maximising prices for their products when faced with rising raw material prices and labour costs as it is more difficult for them to estimate their expected revenues and costs . |
| 4 | A very detailed specification is drawn up , and a tight system of checking and auditing ensures that it is closely adhered to . |
| 5 | It is conventional wisdom among advice agencies , local authorities and fuel boards that it 's the women who pick up the tab for men 's mismanagement . |
| 6 | Research into people 's needs and motivation indicates that it 's not just for the money — the financial aspect can be over-stressed . |