Example sentences of "[conj] [pron] be [pron] [to-vb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Where there is nothing to show that the parties have used language in any other than its strict and ordinary sense , and where the words interpreted in that sense are sensible with reference to extrinsic circumstances , it is an inflexible rule of construction that the words shall be interpreted in that strict and primary sense even though they may be capable of some popular or secondary interpretation and even though the most conclusive evidence of the intention to use them in such popular sense is tendered ( Enlayde Ltd v Roberts [ 1917 ] 1 Ch 109 : obligation to reinstate property destroyed by fire included an obligation to reinstate where the destruction was caused by incendiary bombs ) . |
| 2 | The old stable is empty — she can live in there where there 's nobody to stand on 'er awd tits ' |
| 3 | Shadows appeared where there was nothing to cause them . |
| 4 | Her fingers buttoned something at her neck where there was nothing to button . |
| 5 | ‘ I 'm either very naive or there is nothing to take exception to at all . ’ |
| 6 | I know your ego finds that hard to believe , but just because we had a good time together for a couple of days does not necessarily mean that I 'm yours to play with whenever you feel like it ! ’ |
| 7 | I was absolutely terrified that Greenslade or Khan might discover that I was anything to do with these people . |
| 8 | But , but I had more to do with her than Evelyn but er from what little bits I 've gleaned , you know , er I 'm a bit into everything like , and I seem to think , I 've got a f strange feeling that she 's something to do with education and they 're worried about children not speaking properly eventu |
| 9 | Not that she was anything to write home about , in spite of coming from the Wirral . |
| 10 | ‘ And you 're so fresh and innocent , all of you , and so you 're something to change and destroy . |
| 11 | Training is usually on the job and the main employers are the large commercial potteries concentrated in the North Staffordshire area , although there is nothing to stop you working for yourself at home . |
| 12 | The cockpit is well protected by a deep coaming set on the teak-laid decks , although there is nothing to stop items falling through the aft end of the cockpit , something that may become a liability when sailing in a relaxed fashion with books , Walkmans and bottles of suntan lotion lying on cockpit seats . |
| 13 | Warbeck 's knowledge of the Yorkist court , which impressed contemporaries , probably came largely from Brampton , although there is nothing to associate him with the conspiracy itself . |
| 14 | Erm that may be fine in America but we did n't think it was particularly relevant to this country although there 's nothing to stop anyone patrolling if they want to but we do n't particularly advise it . |
| 15 | If an owner dwelt in the township where his land was situated the logical inference is that he occupied it himself , although there was nothing to prevent him letting off part or all of it : the Langley Marish man Richard Collis features as ‘ tenaunt to ye Queene , in landes the yerely rente , vs ’ . |
| 16 | The real significance of reliability is something rather different : it is the reliability of knowing that there is something to fall back on , with family support acting as a safety net if really needed . |
| 17 | And the vast range in prices according to cabin , ensures that there is something to suit every pocket . |
| 18 | He suggests that there is something to learn from history . |
| 19 | The youngsters learn that there is nothing to fear and , after a time , they also totally ignore the traffic noise . |
| 20 | When the mother approaches the nest where the kittens are hiding , letting them know that there is nothing to fear by her approach . |
| 21 | The reason is that there is nothing to put in — so please , if you have some news , or know something interesting about a member ( that can be published without attracting litigation ) let the editor know . |
| 22 | Their problem is often that there is nothing to explore except a bare concrete cell , and this frustrates them intensely . |
| 23 | The fact that the system is no longer challenged by any mainstream party does not mean that there is nothing to challenge . |
| 24 | Our Pastor says that there is nothing to worry about . |
| 25 | Not that there is anything to lose by keeping the door open , but really I believed it is every man for himself . |
| 26 | Importantly , the appointment of one named individual also ensures that there is someone to turn to when help is required . |
| 27 | Uk Brother owners please note — the next time you phone Manchester , be thankful that there is someone to answer your problem , even if it may occasionally take a couple of days when all the staff are at a show . |
| 28 | ‘ It is nice to know that there is someone to help fight your cause when you need it , ’ added Mr Kelly . |
| 29 | Make her understand that there 's nothing to feel guilty about . ’ |
| 30 | Nine times out of ten , using this tactic , you discover that there 's nothing to worry about . |