Example sentences of "[adj] [noun] it is " in BNC.
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| 1 | In general , on small-scale maps it is of course quite pointless to be too precise . |
| 2 | Despite the conflicting accounts it is clear that Richard had the upper hand and that William des Barres lost his valuable war-horse . |
| 3 | In due course it is hoped to negotiate a quieter route onto Society Road in Queensferry . |
| 4 | In this political struggle it is also obvious that non-urban areas can not expect to receive equal treatment because politically their numbers are too small to count against the majority , who being concentrated , can receive more social provision at cheaper cost . |
| 5 | By examining the details visible on surviving coins it is possible to identify coins struck from the same die or dies , for they will show no divergence whatsoever in the details of the designs ( fig. 6 ) . |
| 6 | Building on solid foundations it is extremely encouraging to report that last year we saw a dramatic increase in the numbers of candidate entries . |
| 7 | At low tide it is sometimes just possible to cross the channel without swimming . |
| 8 | Although at a regional level it is often possible to check secondary sources against the original data , this is impossible globally . |
| 9 | With these modified rules it is easy to adapt the procedure of this section for use in the PFRS format ( Exercise 3 ) . |
| 10 | ‘ When I saw Dustin Hoffman in Peter Hall 's production , which was strong and clean , I thought that the strength of the production showed up what an awful play it is . |
| 11 | Once you fall into the rhythm of off-piste powder it is intoxicating . |
| 12 | In strong syllables it is comparatively easy to distinguish from , from , but in weak syllables the difference is not so clear . |
| 13 | He or she has to generate both questions and answers , and in a well-organised text it is the generating of questions that is the most difficult task . |
| 14 | All guitars , from the cheapest acoustics to the top-of-the-range electrics are buzz-checked in soundproofed rooms ; their playing actions are measured and if any guitar falls below the proscribed tolerences it is sent off to be readjusted , perhaps even fret-dressed , before rechecking , packing and shipping . |
| 15 | While not denying the clinical value of the EEG as a non-invasive technique it is probably fair to conclude that electro-physiological research has so far not contributed anything new to our knowledge of cerebral asymmetry but rather has corroborated findings from other areas of investigation . |
| 16 | Nevertheless , in order to achieve a successful European presence it is vital to ensure that appropriate modes of alliance are correctly identified at the outset . |
| 17 | The account makes a good deal of sense at whatever spatial level it is employed , but it seems most applicable at a level considerably beyond any modern residentially based labour market . |
| 18 | It is no short-term measure it is the most important development for more than 50 years and it will be around for the next century . ’ |
| 19 | In each specific case it is impossible to determine the exact line of distinction between faith and faith plus , between our faith in God and our faith in other men . |
| 20 | To understand the expression of political attitudes it is necessary to place them in their argumentative context . |
| 21 | At the European level it is widely believed that common standards will allow an expanded internal market to be developed and thus facilitate the economies of scale considered necessary for effective competition against foreign manufacturers . |
| 22 | In understanding design-society relationships it is crucial that we understand what we are talking about when we use the word " design " . |
| 23 | On the economic side it is a fair bet that there will be a public spending squeeze ( sooner rather than later ) , with defence and social security reviews ( though neither will be given such titles ) . |
| 24 | ‘ … a more meaningful and relevant physical geography may emerge as the product of a new generation of physical geographers who are willing and able to face up to the contemporary needs of the whole subject , and who are prepared to concentrate on the areas of physical reality which are especially relevant to the man-oriented geography It is in the extinction of the traditional division between physical and human geography that new types of collaborative synthesis can arise . ’ |
| 25 | Despite the British Council 's regional offices it is essentially London-based and urban-orientated . |
| 26 | In addition , apparently unrelated and contradictory theories appear to coexist in economics , and given the nature of economic data it is difficult if not impossible to distinguish between such theories using classical statistical methods . |
| 27 | To obtain this private statute it is necessary for the local authority to promote a Bill in Parliament laid down by Parliament . |
| 28 | In professional practice it is the duty of the advocate to call the attention of the court to all decisions that are in any way against the submissions he makes ; but this may not be possible in moot conditions . |
| 29 | The Darlington result has always been one keenly watched by national political pundits it is traditionally a barometer of the way in which the nation generally is set to swing . |
| 30 | In the life of a maturing Christian it is that space I give in quiet thought , reflection and meditation . |