Example sentences of "[adj] [is] know [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Omitting part of sentences on the assumption that an earlier sentence or the context will make the meaning clear is known as ellipsis . |
| 2 | It is essential that bulbs spend a period of time in cool , dark conditions before flowering ( this is known as plunging ) to ensure that a good root system is produced , otherwise stunted growth and deformed flowers can result . |
| 3 | During the turn-off , there is time for a reassessment of the height remaining relative to trees and buildings , and a decision has to be made either to continue turning to make a low circuit , or to turn back into wind after using up a little more height ( this is known as an S-turn ) . |
| 4 | This is known as ‘ renunciation ’ , and it gives victory to the opponent . |
| 5 | This is known as a period of incapacity for work ( PIW ) . |
| 6 | This is known as the roller and slab theorem . |
| 7 | This is known as being zygodactyl , a feature that is found in many climbing birds , not least your pet budgerigar and other parrots , and indeed woodpeckers . |
| 8 | This is known as piracy and the Bateleur will attack Tawny Eagles , Lammergeyers and vultures — forcing them to drop or disgorge their food . |
| 9 | Some ponds and lakes , too , are richer in life than might be expected ; and sometimes , indeed — when polluted — become too rich for their own good ( this is known as eutrophication ; see p.117 ) . |
| 10 | This is known as the residual effect . |
| 11 | This is known as the package index and is obtained in the following way for each package : |
| 12 | This is known as a scissor-bite and is discussed in more detail on page 74 . |
| 13 | This is known as ‘ flocculation ’ , and is especially problematic on drained estuarine soils with high salinity . |
| 14 | This is known as connecting . |
| 15 | This is known as a documentary collection . |
| 16 | This is known as trading in maturities , but , however , it does involve an element of risk for a bank . |
| 17 | This is known as the study of the context in which fossils occur and is quite distinct from the identification or taxonomy of fossil species , which will be described in a separate book . |
| 18 | This is known as the nature nurture controversy . |
| 19 | This is known as a symmetrical display . |
| 20 | Each item has been entered twice : once under TOTAL PAID and once under its own special heading ( this is known as the analysis column ) . |
| 21 | This is known as course-related education . |
| 22 | Zones of overlap , or ecotones , between two habitats are often richer in species than either habitat ( this is known as the ‘ edge effect ’ ) and the richness of gardens may reflect their ecotonal character . |
| 23 | This is known as matrix addressing . |
| 24 | This is known as a die-off reaction or Herxheimer reaction . |
| 25 | There may be physical damage to the gut wall , which can be checked by taking a tiny sample and examining it under a microscope — this is known as a biopsy . |
| 26 | There are instances , fortunately very rare , of mothers simulating illness in their children in order to get medical attention — this is known as ‘ Munchausen-by-proxy ’ or ‘ Meadow 's syndrome ’ after Professor Roy Meadows , who first described two cases in 1977 . |
| 27 | This is known as ‘ secondary ’ forest . |
| 28 | This is known as a ‘ stop ’ . |
| 29 | This is known as a ‘ seat ’ and , being partially hidden , it gives them a sense of security . |
| 30 | This is known as the CRITICAL TEMPERATURE . |