Example sentences of "[conj] [adj] [vb mod] [be] " in BNC.
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| 1 | One who is very tired , in pain or depressed will be much less able to resist having his will overborne than one who is rested , free from pain and cheerful . |
| 2 | He could hardly believe a young boy of no more than ten or eleven could be playing such a deadly game . |
| 3 | Nothing crude or hasty could be done . |
| 4 | He was right to take account of the lawyers argument that premature publication of reports impedes the police and reduces the possibility of successful criminal prosecution where that might be appropriate . |
| 5 | The court will read the words of a contract by understanding the words used in their ordinary meaning , except where that would be absurd in the context . |
| 6 | Only until Robert gets established in his new practice , though when or where that will be we have n't the faintest idea . |
| 7 | ‘ I need to be alone for a while , and there 's nowhere here on Belial or Moloch where that can be true for any length of time . |
| 8 | The planning implications of this policy became clear in Minerals Planning Guidance Note 3 ( 1988 ) : ‘ Opencast coal can often be produced cheaply and profitably … ( it ) is also an integral part of British Coal 's overall production and makes a vital contribution to their finances … it is in the national interest to maximise production where that can be done in an environmentally acceptable way ’ . |
| 9 | The citizens charter sets out a comprehensive programme to improve the quality of public services and make them answer better to the wishes of their users , where that can be done , by providing choice for the citizen . |
| 10 | ‘ Where that can be comfortably done without infringing the other objectives then I am perfectly prepared to see how flexible we can make the franchise . ’ |
| 11 | Working Abroad — There are laws which ensure that your education and qualifications whether professional or technical will be recognised in all of the countries in the Community . |
| 12 | For example , the relative positions of the moon and earth result from gravity and we can calculate exactly where each will be in 50 years time . |
| 13 | it was just more or less They they certainly would n't have food or anything like that I think it was just more or less the supplier or That would be |
| 14 | You may think , quite rightly , that you need a spare transmitter but do realise that you can not store this in your pocket during the ferreting or that will be the transmitter picked up by the receiver ! |
| 15 | The more that addiction comes to be understood and accepted as a disease beyond the control of the sufferer then the less acceptable or defensible will be dismissal . |
| 16 | It is reasonable to assume , therefore , that there would be a residue of canine stock , who for one reason or another would be deemed unsuitable to die for the perverted pleasure of the gloating Roman nobility . |
| 17 | In the tropics , however , flowers of one kind or another can be found throughout the year , so there animals are able to make pollen and nectar the mainstay of their diet and have evolved highly efficient organs to collect it . |
| 18 | One can appreciate why there may be a deliberate decision to restrict their circulation : these are sensitive matters and whatever policy applies , one group or another will be dissatisfied , perhaps to the extent of taking action against the library ; moreover any decision-making that is laid bare almost always invites debate and dispute . |
| 19 | This may be the case for some manual workers , though by no means all , but there are large numbers of people on low incomes who for one reason or another could be hurt by Labour 's plans . |
| 20 | Sometimes , above the noise , one voice or another could be heard : Deliver , O Lord , the souls of thy servants … |
| 21 | Notification arising under Items 1 or 2 shall be to the Head Office of the Society and shall be by Post Office Registered or Recorded Delivery or shall be delivered by hand . |
| 22 | If the single market is to be effective , companies must be able to provide goods or services across state lines without setting up agencies , branches or subsidiaries where this would be superfluous , and without being subjected to more burdensome rules in the host state than are absolutely necessary . |
| 23 | If an order is made , a person is not to be compelled to give evidence where this would be prejudicial to the security of the United Kingdom ; here again , a certificate of the Secretary of State is conclusive |
| 24 | Unlike a share sale , where this would be financial assistance ( CA 1985 , s151 ) there are no company law objections to such security . |
| 25 | A witness summons should not be issued to compel the attendance of a child witness where this would be oppressive or damaging to the child 's welfare to an extent which would outweigh the legitimate interest of any other party to the proceedings ( R v Birmingham CC , ex pP [ 1991 ] 1 WLR 221 ) . |
| 26 | The court will not however compel his attendance by issue of a witness summons where this would be oppressive or damaging to the child 's welfare to an extent which would outweigh the legitimate interest of any other party ( Butler-Sloss LJ in R v Birmingham CC , ex pP , cited above ) . |
| 27 | The garage will inform you which category of car you have and , if it needs adjustment , where this can be done and how much it will cost . |
| 28 | The directors may , for instance , make gifts to the employees , but only where this can be regarded as ‘ an inducement to them to exert themselves in future , or as an act done reasonably for the purpose of getting the greatest profit from the business ’ . |
| 29 | ‘ Underlying trends are now in the right direction and as conditions in the insurance market improve we are well placed to take advantage of opportunities for profitable growth where this can be achieved while maintaining the quality of our portfolio . |
| 30 | Separation of the sexes was also considered desirable where this could be achieved . |