Example sentences of "is [vb pp] [conj] it [is] " in BNC.
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| 1 | the Amstrad is hidden and it 's patched . |
| 2 | While Labour seeks to simply snatch the language of one nation from the Tories , the danger here can only grow and it is compounded because it is by no means clear how far a reconstituted and emphatically ‘ un-loony ’ socialism may go in negotiating its own language of toughness on immigration and nationality , even perhaps on humane socialist repatriation . [ … ] |
| 3 | However , it is clear that currently far too much fat is consumed and it is an ideal area in which to make a significant reduction without fear of nutrient deficiency . |
| 4 | This represents a homogeneity of effort but is criticized because it is some way away from full partnership . |
| 5 | Nectar never provides a complete diet for any of these birds , which also eat insects or other animals but , as nectar is replenished as it is removed , birds may defend clumps of nectariferous flowers . |
| 6 | Under retributive justice punishment is justified because it is ‘ deserved ’ by free , choice-making individuals who are held responsible for their actions . |
| 7 | ( 1 ) A change in the content of the curriculum is justified because it is the content which is intrinsically worth while and any improvement in content is ipso facto an improvement in education ; i.e. we change subject content for its own sake . |
| 8 | ( 2 ) A change in the process of teaching and learning , regardless of the subject content , is justified because it is these processes which are intrinsic to personal development and any improvement is ipso facto an improvement in education ; i.e. we change the process for its own sake . |
| 9 | ( 3 ) A change in the processes of teaching and learning is justified because it is believed to enable the more effective transmission and reception of the content of the curriculum ; i.e. we change process as instrumental in acquiring knowledge of content . |
| 10 | Mrs Dennison looked up from her plate a little flushed and said : ‘ I 'm always suspicious of the excuse that a sin is justified if it 's done to benefit someone we love . |
| 11 | Nothing is realised unless it is first dreamt of , and believed in . |
| 12 | Coca cola plant is halted before it 's built . |
| 13 | The Perkins 4 ( no of cylinders ) 236 ( size in cub inches ) will fit into a LR but in a four cylinder such as yours space is limited and it is a tight fit The six cylinder with the extra room in the engine bay allows the engine to fit more easily The 189 Ibf h torque as compared to the 103 Ibf h of its original engine will certainly find any weakness in the transmission , the S2A gearbox will handle it better than an S3 |
| 14 | Thirstless and usually is irritated if it is offered ; the child only grunts . |
| 15 | The centre of the circle is stabilised when it is occupied by a fourth dot . |
| 16 | The time comes when the A-wing induction is completed and it 's time to move on . |
| 17 | The response is encrypted as it is sent , and responses come back faster than pre-PROFS . |
| 18 | The unpleasantness is stressed because it is usually preceded by an enjoyable activity — eating a meal . |
| 19 | Sometimes it is omitted where it is historically expected to be present , and sometimes it is added where it is not expected . |
| 20 | Barley malt is added because it is rich in amylase , an enzyme that enables starch to be converted to sugar . |
| 21 | The geology of the basin is varied and it is dominated by the massive Golden Lane carbonate platform . |
| 22 | Since the Validation program may take several hours to run , it is recommended that it is run overnight in batch mode . |
| 23 | In addition , the new section captures the essence of the old law , that the conduct is caught if it is intended or likely to provoke others to cause unlawful violence . |
| 24 | The grape variety used is Chenin Blanc but when it is picked before it is fully ripe , it makes dull , acidic wines , with an off-putting nose that reminds me of wet dogs . |
| 25 | It is disliked because it is physically an exhausting activity ; more than any of the other tasks it consists of actions which have to be repeated time and time again with little variation . |
| 26 | Sometimes it is omitted where it is historically expected to be present , and sometimes it is added where it is not expected . |
| 27 | Grey white chewing gum matter presents itself spasmodically at her mean Glasgow lips , alternating with her cigarette which is sucked when it is not rolling druggedly about on top of her ticket-issuing machine or charging up and down , and off , the long seat , dropping its fire and ash amongst the plastic cups and other less white rubbish , further propelled by chewed and muttered whinings about the discordant duet of erratic driving bus man and undone Corporation road holes . |
| 28 | Not only has Trifolium repens a guerrilla growth form but its guerrilla character is exaggerated when it is growing with grasses ; its branching then tends to be reduced and growth is concentrated in linear extension . |
| 29 | This is the reason for which the legislation is adopted and it is , for the legislator , a dependent reason . |
| 30 | It is news management by ministers which is suspected and it is very difficult to prove . ’ |