Example sentences of "[conj] [pers pn] is even " in BNC.
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| 1 | And I think her husband will probably die before she will but erm he cos he 's older than she is even , but erm and he 's not very well , has n't been for a long time . |
| 2 | 10–17 Jesus violates the taboo against healing on the sabbath by healing a woman who has been bent over for many years , justifying this on the grounds that it is even more urgent to help a fellow human being , a woman , than to rescue an animal that has fallen into a ditch ( an exception allowed under the law ) . |
| 3 | If the horse is dealt with brusquely ; suddenly brought into a place of noise , shouting people , and strange activity ; then restrained and tied so tightly that it is even more anxious ; it will be frightened and expect to be hurt , and behave accordingly . |
| 4 | Depressed moods are the most difficult moods for dieting , and such is the mood-lifting effect of exercise that it is even being used medically as part of the treatment for depression . |
| 5 | The nut is made from Wilkaloid , a substance that it is even more slippery than graphite and a closely guarded industry secret . |
| 6 | But I think that it is even more of a pity , as I said in my article , that none of the four Documenta organisers brought the above problem of Claudio Parmiggiani 's work to Joseph Kosuth 's attention . |
| 7 | Nevertheless we shall see that it is even more obviously true of Attica than of Sparta that it is her physical environment which determines her history . |
| 8 | Another factor is the rapid development of integrated circuit technology , which has made available a wide range of circuit functions at attractive prices , so that it is even realistic to assess the potential advantages of microprocessor.based control . |
| 9 | Trim the strip so that it is even , and wrap around the base of the postbox , using a dampened paint brush and smoothing over the join . |
| 10 | The perceived decrease in the public 's generosity means that it is even more important for businesses , and I mean all business , not just the larger ones that have traditionally provided the pool of resource , to realise that their businesses would only succeed within a healthy society , and a healthy society means the support of business men and business women . |
| 11 | Research and development should be taking a bigger priority in our public expenditure and within the private sector than it is even now . ’ |
| 12 | And they know , ’ said Mahmoud , smiling , ‘ that he is even more merciless than — well , wait and see . ’ |
| 13 | The dunnock probably has no conscious awareness of its long-term best interests , so it is even easier to understand that its nervous system might find certain kinds of stimulation irresistible . |
| 14 | The abyss between us and them is even greater , whether or not they are ‘ on our side ’ . |
| 15 | And it is even becoming reliable : 90% of BR 's commuter trains arrive within five minutes of schedule , against only 65% in Germany . |
| 16 | Very few of them , however , visit the backward , disadvantaged areas of these countries , and it is even less usual for them to be asked to share their own experience with those who are working there and comment critically on what they are doing . |
| 17 | This makes it easier to lean your weight into the turn and it is even more exaggerated when you turn on a wave face . |
| 18 | We were given humour to discern our own ridiculous airs and pomposities , and it is even valuable in the transcendent lest we lose ourselves in arrogance and pride and stray far from the real beauty of life . |
| 19 | It can now be seen as a deliberate political reaction to the earlier building , and it is even recorded that on its completion in 537 Justinian promised God that he himself had ‘ vanquished Solomon . ’ |
| 20 | A version of it may have heartened the Normans in 1066 ; and it is even possible that the earliest surviving version was composed in Normandy . |
| 21 | However it is also valuable to practise out loud by yourself , and it is even better if you can tape record your answers so that you can hear how you sound . |
| 22 | Most listed companies do not yet have enough independent directors to fulfil the roles Cadbury allots them , and it is even doubtful whether enough individuals of the right calibre are available for these positions , particularly in view of the heavy legal responsibilities that any company director incurs . |
| 23 | If you 're trying to combine both in your life the chances of your being hit by stress are probably higher-no matter how brilliantly you may have organized the family in your absence — and it is even more important to be able to deal with it . |
| 24 | It is difficult within organisational constraints for social workers to find the time to do marital work and it is even harder to find time to do so for elderly couples . |
| 25 | If you have recently arrived in this country special rules apply and it is even more important to get good advice before claiming benefits . |
| 26 | Knoydart is a closed book for motorists and for all except walkers equipped with map and compass — and it is even difficult for strong walkers . |
| 27 | There are very few professional aircraft accident investigating officials who do not appreciate the broad scope of the coroner 's ( or procurator fiscal 's or magistrate 's ) responsibilities but it is remarkable how many coroners have very little idea of what the technical aircraft accident investigator is trying to do ; and it is even more surprising that many do not bother to try to find out , even when an aircraft accident occurs in their area of jurisdiction . |
| 28 | It is difficult for them to obtain overseas development funds , and it is even hard to mail a letter to another country because Eritrean stamps are not yet internationally recognised . |
| 29 | It is difficult for them to obtain overseas development funds , and it is even hard to mail a letter to another country because Eritrean stamps are not yet internationally recognised . |
| 30 | Today the church looks robust ; and it is even intended to rebuild the long-vanished cloister on the north side . |