Example sentences of "[be] to [be] leave [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | If windows are to be left open — a controversial point — they need mesh or other guards attached , to prevent the entry of insects . |
| 2 | If someone were to be left alone in one of these structures , not only would the physical senses be deprived , but the individual would be in a psychic atmosphere well suited to the encouragement of inspirational and prophetic experiences . |
| 3 | It is essential to use proper secure fittings especially if the unit is to be left unattended . |
| 4 | The independent contractor is one who has agreed to do a piece of work , but is to be left free to choose his own method of doing it . |
| 5 | All they need now is to be left alone . |
| 6 | Who said ‘ all I desire is to be left alone ’ ? |
| 7 | Perhaps you can assist me too by pointing out to your companion that Ana is to be left alone and not inveigled into — friendship . |
| 8 | All I wanted was to be left alone to get on with the job I 'd been trained for and loved . |
| 9 | All she really wanted , if she could not be in his presence , was to be left alone so that she could recall and relive in her mind every moment of that morning 's encounter , and dream about what the future might hold for her . |
| 10 | ‘ The police were told that the truck was to be left alone until someone came and got it , ’ Myeloski went on , having regained his breath . |
| 11 | My impression was that I was only getting a small part of his attention , that he was profoundly preoccupied and that the one thing he wanted was to be left alone . ’ |
| 12 | All people really wanted , Dorcas considered , was to be left alone . |
| 13 | All he wanted , all he hoped for now was to be left alone to come to terms with his plight . |
| 14 | The Saturday Review attacked Palmerston for receiving the delegation , having said that the question of style was to be left open for the next session . |