Example sentences of "and [verb] be of [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Section 4 assistance to the industry has tripled from £1 million to nearly £33 million during the same period and has been of great advantage to the economy of Wales . |
| 2 | The resulting report was most constructive and has been of significant value in defining the Group 's plan of action in relation to HS&E initiatives . |
| 3 | The foundation and framing are of English oak , the panels and case are mahogany , while the interior woodwork is polished white hornbeam . |
| 4 | All that we can see , feel , touch , taste and hear is of one , all-pervading force — the god force . |
| 5 | Ribbons and slashing are of contrasting bright colours identifying the individual regiments . |
| 6 | He thought compatibility and interests which could be shared and understood were of prime importance . |
| 7 | Your ability to write and argue is of little avail if you get your facts wrong , fail to find the relevant authorities , rely on a statute that has been superseded or a case that has been overruled , or simply misunderstand the authorities . |