Example sentences of "[pron] [be] [adj] it is " in BNC.
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| 1 | I hope I do not sound unkind , but I am sure it is not right for you to have her . |
| 2 | The masts may seem unsightly to those unused to them , but I am sure it is simply a matter of getting accustomed . |
| 3 | If it is as effective as the researchers say it is I am sure it is going to be a very big hit with cellulite sufferers world-wide . |
| 4 | I so dreadfully wanted her to know that , although I am sure it is not really important either way . |
| 5 | ‘ I am sure it is a civilizing influence . ’ |
| 6 | Come , Schätzchen , I am sure it is all ready . ’ |
| 7 | I am sure it is not all the fault of the banks . |
| 8 | Although the poetic writing of this author is undoubtedly praiseworthy , I am sure it is the near pornographic content that actually makes her sell . |
| 9 | ‘ Yes , and I am sure it is because Sir John meant him to have the house . |
| 10 | On several occasions , we have invited former members of staff to launch previews , and I am sure it is a good idea to do the same at Lyons farm . |
| 11 | I have recently addressed the disciplinary committee on these issues and I am confident it is aware of their importance , although what decisions are taken in an individual case must always remain a matter exclusively for those who hear the case . |
| 12 | After the hearing , Mr Hale said in a statement : ‘ I am pleased it is all over . |
| 13 | Mr Hale would not comment directly but said in a statement read by his solicitor : ‘ I am pleased it is all over . |
| 14 | Having read it , I am convinced it is by far the most important study of both the man and the scientist . |
| 15 | Herr Hans-Eberhard Klein , the Frankfurt prosecutor who led the search , said : ‘ I am glad it is over , but I would rather have had a live Mengele than a dead one so that some of the thousands who suffered under him could have gained some little satisfaction from a trial . ’ |
| 16 | I am glad it is Bicker 's backside that is warming a council chair instead of mine . ’ |
| 17 | I am glad it is behind me . ’ |
| 18 | After yesterday 's jury ruling in Lowestoft , a calm Mr Lawes said : ‘ I am glad it is all over . |
| 19 | Julie Green 's mother , Mrs Dilys Sillitoe , said after the verdict : ‘ I am glad it is all over . |
| 20 | I am afraid it is the latter rather than the former . |
| 21 | I am afraid it is tough ( at least at the beginning ) , as are all restricted diets , but I promise you , it does work ! |
| 22 | Request : Joan Hammell , his secretary , wrote to say : ‘ I am afraid it is not going to prove possible for Mr Kinnock to make a contribution as much as he would love to . |
| 23 | It is a place of calm and classical beauty : I am afraid it is exactly the sort of place for which one must long most desperately when out of Greece . |
| 24 | A There are a lot of Tanganyikan cichlids you can keep in your tank , but I am afraid it is only large enough for you to keep a pair of a single species . |
| 25 | A. If your Temporales are still about the same size they I am afraid it is extremely likely that you have two of the same sex , as size is a major sexual difference in this species , with males around 50 per cent bigger in all directions than females . |
| 26 | I am afraid it is written in enviro-jargon , which will need translating into ordinary English or Welsh , but I hope it helps you think about the kind of issues that need to be got across in a popular television programme . |
| 27 | All for now — it is chucking down hail , so I am afraid it is the post lift near here tomorrow Monday and not the trek to the main sorting office . |
| 28 | ‘ I am afraid it is too late for that , ’ Mr Aycliffe said with a faint smile . |
| 29 | So far as I am aware it is no longer in production but there must be many thousands in existence and it is a reasonable assumption that many of these are not now being used . |
| 30 | I am aware it is some time since we spoke regarding Beeslack but I have been awaiting a response from , Senior Education Maintenance Officer concerning the tree planting proposed for the rough area in the corner of the playing field . |