Example sentences of "[noun pl] [is] to be [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The beginning of this trend , in which the fundamental need of parents is to be happy in parenthood , can be seen in two ways . |
| 2 | The creative way of handling tensions is to be prepared to forgive right from the beginning . |
| 3 | It is commonly accepted that part of a nurse 's functions is to be sensitive to and provide care for the psychological needs of patients , achieved in part through interpersonal relationships . |
| 4 | In my opinion , the only technique a musician needs is to be able to translate emotions onto an instrument ( a cliché , but very true ) . |
| 5 | Now the purpose of relying on a rights- based argument is frequently to claim an entitlement to act irrespective of the consequences for others , and so if the idea of rights is to be coherent we must accept that a freedom to act in the face of at least some adverse social outcomes is entailed . |
| 6 | The point of introducing averages is to be able to show that the ideal type is relevant to the actual world . |
| 7 | In producing these drafts we bore firmly in mind the fact that if this duty on auditors is to be effective then it 's vital that the auditors can continue to rely on the trust of their clients . |
| 8 | ‘ One thing that industry likes is to be able to foresee the changes in the next few years , ’ he said . |
| 9 | Notwithstanding such criticisms , Tan seems to make it abundantly clear that if any change in the law 's attitude to transsexuals is to be forthcoming , it will certainly not come from the English courts . |
| 10 | If the leadership of educational institutions is to be effective then a number of fundamental changes are needed . |
| 11 | The other way of hiding from others is to be absent . |
| 12 | The overall objective of financial reports is to be relevant . |