Example sentences of "[vb base] is [verb] of " in BNC.
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| 1 | All matter that we know is composed of atoms . |
| 2 | We believe that many teachers who adopt such modes of interaction , though they do so partly as a matter of habit , are also responding to what they feel is expected of them . |
| 3 | In particular algebras of matrices and of polynomials occur frequently : and in quantum mechanics use is made of the algebra of all polynomials in two ( non-commuting ) letters x , y between which the relationship xy = yx + 1 is assumed to hold . |
| 4 | In symbolic logic much use is made of the signs unc ( there exists ) and unc ( for all ) , although we do n't often employ these here . |
| 5 | People functioning on an imposed bias may be severely handicapped when what they think is expected of them is at some level distonic to their whole being . |
| 6 | Often love is spoken of as a loss — of individuality , independence or space . |
| 7 | Finally , once account is taken of the major expansion of special employment programmes , particularly job creation schemes , in recent years , the LFS provides no evidence of any growth in temporary working . |
| 8 | The traditional system of a class examination each term and a degree examination at end of session is still employed , but in most departments account is taken of work done in class . |
| 9 | The occasional person is classed as a gentleman , and very infrequently mention is made of the occupation of some humbler mortal , usually ( one suspects ) to distinguish him from a neighbour of the same name . |