Example sentences of "pity [pron] is that " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ The mystery of the coming of a new creature is a great mystery ad incomprehensible , Mrs Virginsky , and what a pity it is that you do n't understand it . ' |
| 2 | What a pity it is that the US government negotiating teams are allowed to give the impression that progress in the world trade negotiations is being held up solely by the intransigence of European farmers . |
| 3 | What a lasting pity it is that Sir Julien himself , so passionately devoted to the game , was such an abysmally poor performer . |
| 4 | What a pity it is that clients trust their dealers . |
| 5 | ‘ Oh , I was just thinking what a pity it is that all good-looking men are such beasts , ’ she said , with more real feeling than she intended . |