Example sentences of "[adv] what [modal v] to be " in BNC.
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| 1 | In general I shall recognize what is , not what ought to be ; but certainly I ought to be aware of what I am trying to do , why I want it , how to do it , whether it can be done . |
| 2 | Not what used to be a restaurant ? |
| 3 | Thesiger LJ said that arbitrators incurred " enormous " expense in calling witnesses , " which was entirely thrown away , for as soon as the arbitrators saw the property they knew at once what ought to be done " . |
| 4 | It is triable summarily so that now what used to be rape may be prosecuted as a summary offence punishable with a maximum of six months ’ imprisonment or a fine of not more than $500 . |
| 5 | Well what used to be simple and straightforward now leaves you with th wondering whether you got the right card in your pocket |
| 6 | Plumber — more women are taking on what used to be traditionally male jobs , mainly because they are better paid . |