Example sentences of "it [be] [adj] [prep] [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | UV light seems to have a particular penchant for DNA , and the chemical changes that UV radiation causes in it are manifest as genetic mutations . |
| 2 | Would it be possible for other areas to be given housing action trusts , in addition to all the resources and programmes that my hon. Friend has mentioned ? |
| 3 | Only in a small number , with conditions and parameters like our own universe , will it be possible for intelligent life to develop and to ask the question , ‘ Why is the universe as we observe it ? ’ |
| 4 | It is natural that our understanding of the solar system and our place in it be subject to periodic revision , continuing with a process of learning and discovery that began long before even the invention of the telescope . |
| 5 | The latter case would indicate that , if it were possible for real observers to pass through the horizon , then most would miss this singularity . |
| 6 | In Chapter 9 we argued that a private monopolist would make higher profits if it were possible to price-discriminate , charging different prices to customers whose demand curves were effectively distinct . |
| 7 | At election time it were well nigh impossible . |
| 8 | Meeting Thomas reminded me that human relations do n't have to be like this , that in other countries you open your account in credit , and unless you squander that goodwill by behaving like a complete arsehole , the mutual warmth continues to grow with every subsequent encounter , as though it were natural for human beings to get on together . |
| 9 | It would be a complete misunderstanding to discuss this argument as though it were dependent on empirical facts about whether or not myths were the product of one person . |
| 10 | The fact that the exaggerated acid response to gastrin did not resolve after eradication of H pylori does not exclude it being due to trophic effects of H pylori induced hypergastrinaemia on the oxyntic mucosa . |
| 11 | Do n't adjust your set ’ , say the know-alls , ‘ It 's due to abnormal weather conditions . ’ |
| 12 | Its format has changed over that time , quite a bit , because like any quality system , it 's subject to constant review . |
| 13 | The man who spotted it says it 's inaccessible without proper equipment so Mr Scales is getting through to the coastguards , sir . ’ |
| 14 | If you then take the point that it 's beyond the greenbelt , again you 've limited the area of search and if we take the point that Mr I think put across so well that it 's consistent with sub-regional policy , you already immediately then rule out that part of the erm area round Greater York that would have greatest impact on the Leeds Conurbation . |
| 15 | It 's black with blue dye over the top . |
| 16 | It 's black with green , blue and red jewels and it can be teamed with with so many things . |
| 17 | And of course Lewes is a small enough town that it 's possible for ordinary people to be involved in central activities like Council activities and so on . |
| 18 | And of course Lewes is a small enough town that it 's possible for ordinary people to be involved in , in central activities like council activities and so on . |
| 19 | Do you think it 's do you think what do you think of the flats to live you know , as a senior citizen , do you think it 's suitable for senior citizens to live in the flats ? |
| 20 | It 's odd by current supercar standards because as BMW 's 300bhp V12 engine was never meant to be a stressed item — it is carried in a subframe sling — but otherwise it looks like it could be built tomorrow . |
| 21 | I think it is broken because it says also er Manchester to er I know it 's expensive on British Rail but it says one thousand three hundred and five pounds up there . |
| 22 | And it 's awkward with bound hands . |
| 23 | It 's essential for good vision that they stay together , particularly over the central area . |
| 24 | ‘ Combined with the taut steering it 's great for narrow country lanes . |
| 25 | Yes , I creative accountancy obviously is a word that it 's easy to bandy about . |
| 26 | Oh it 's obvious that safety 's involved , I think that er it 's also er road use because er if people take a long time er going forwards and back trying to get into a space to park because they do n't have the basic skills to enable them to do it , then it 's frustrating for other motorists , and obviously accidents can be caused . |
| 27 | But these , th it 's escalating with little children it 's either |
| 28 | ‘ It 's typical of Socialist envy to suggest that people ought to earn the same . |
| 29 | ‘ In principle , it 's similar to old-fashioned organic irrigation — where you can go with that , you can go with this . |
| 30 | In a twelve hour period the number of lorries has increased by over two hundred — and it 's similar with commercial vans . |