Example sentences of "difference between be " in BNC.

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1 It is important to make the student aware of the subtle difference between being safe at all times and being safe in particular conditions .
2 There is a difference between being called a customer and being regarded as one , which seems entirely to have escaped BR .
3 There is however a difference between being positively critical and being obstructive .
4 Even a relatively small additional sum of money can enable the purchase of additional equipment which will make the difference between being poorly and adequately resourced .
5 I ca n't tell the difference between being hungry and wanting food ;
6 There is a difference between being a conviction politician and being a rationally guided politician . ’
7 The newly retired partner is often prepared to do more around the house , but may not realise that there is a difference between being helpful and fully sharing domestic responsibilities .
8 The question of what ‘ freedom ’ actually means is acted out — the difference between being ‘ free ’ and being able to do exactly what you like without thought for others is explained .
9 There 's a whole difference between being 17 and 30 . ’
10 Although you may consider this to be specialist reading , we do suggest that you at least look at it , since maximising your income in retirement could make all the difference between being able to enjoy life or worrying about money .
11 There is some difference between being a counsellor and having counselling skills .
12 But what then is the difference between being told the truth and being shown it , and does the difference really matter ?
13 That 's the difference between being married and single — and we 're single . "
14 ‘ There 's a great deal of difference between being desired and having it spelled out ! ’ she insisted awkwardly .
15 ‘ The difference between being a hero and villain is a thin line and I feel I 'm always walking it .
16 And the difference between being tough and responding rapidly to instruction and discipline and bullying is something that er you have to denote er i in this discussion tonight .
17 Which say have er retire in dignity and comfort , that 's the difference between being an old man and being a gentleman .
18 okay , what 's the difference between being assertive and not being assertive what 's the big difference between the two ?
19 ‘ If it means the difference between being paid and not being paid , of course you can .
20 ‘ He said I do n't always recognise the difference between being friendly and being familiar .
21 For some they may be the difference between being capped and not being capped . ’
22 There is a great difference between being a gardener and growing carnations , said Mr Tholen , whose wife is secretary of Northallerton Flower Club .
23 What 's the difference between being in and being in all day ?
24 The finer points of the differences between being a Christian and a Muslim were rarely discussed between us .
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