Example sentences of "be [vb pp] to [det] [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | I believe that the paradoxes of the mind-body relationship can be traced to this logical structure and their solution to be found in the light of this interpretation . |
| 2 | The origin and symbolic meaning of some individual motifs and designs are well documented , but the majority can not be traced to any undisputed source , and a number of conflicting mythologies have grown up around them . |
| 3 | Identical powers may be given to any other named individual including a social worker although it is likely that police support will be most commonly enlisted . |
| 4 | Probably the first piece of advice that could be given to any new practitioner is that whilst a friend may be a client , a client should never become a friend , for an easy transition from a client to a friend can often lead to serious problems and difficulties . |
| 5 | So special attention should be given to any unusual contract terms you may be called upon to agree to in case these make the contract illegal . |
| 6 | It is convenient to refer at this point to section 83 of the Act , which makes provision for an indemnity to be given to those suffering loss by reason of the rectification of the register and , in certain circumstances , to those suffering loss where rectification is refused . |
| 7 | Dreams of Hollywood stardom — which would come : of more great roles on the stage — which would come : of more glorious drunken evenings in great company — which would come , and women and money and fame — all would be given to this pockmarked child of a miner from Welsh-speaking Wales , born with ‘ the devil in him ’ as Emlyn Williams 's tutelary genius Sarah Grace Cooke observed . |
| 8 | Wealthy ladies , doing a little charitable slumming , as well as a few shopkeepers ' wives , bought the pretty baby clothes , and the doll she had dressed went for a fabulous price , to be given to some little girl more fortunate than those for whom the money was being raised . |
| 9 | The resulting system has come to be referred to as ‘ neoclassicism ’ — a retention of the assumption of free will , but with an allowance that it is sometimes freer than at other times and that the proportionality of punishments should be adjusted to these varying degrees of freedom . |
| 10 | Taken together , these facts suggest that a genetically susceptible individual must be exposed to some environmental factor in order to succumb to the disease . |
| 11 | Bremner and Jimmy Johnstone made Willie Ormond 's period as Scotland manager into a nightmare of infuriating incidents and in the '60s , the city of Turin was to be treated to some memorable scandals when Denis Law and Joe Baker both signed for the Italian League side Torino . |
| 12 | An editor can then check one representative word from each small class as to its correct meaning in context , and this meaning can then be assigned to all other words in this class . |
| 13 | As an example of what is meant by ‘ assignment ’ , we might say that a botanist who discovers an unusual plant will try to assign it to a known species ; if this is found impossible , it will be decided that a new species has been discovered , and that future examples of this plant will be assigned to this new species . |
| 14 | Few other buildings can be assigned to this early occupation with any confidence . |
| 15 | Secondly , an individual post-hole can not easily be assigned to any particular building phase , since any datable artefact found within it could either pre-date or post-date the structure for which the hole was dug . |
| 16 | To demonstrate what this means in practice , assume that , on average , four records are to be added to each embedded overflow area , and that these overflow areas can hold a maximum of five records . |
| 17 | Each year , Clerical Medical announces the rate of annual bonus to be added to each eligible policy . |
| 18 | Each year , Clerical Medical announces the rate of annual bonus to be added to each eligible policy . |
| 19 | One thesis I am arguing for claims that authoritative reasons are pre-emptive : the fact that an authority requires performance of an action is a reason for its performance which is not to be added to all other relevant reasons when assessing what to do , but should exclude and take the place of some of them . |
| 20 | Of course , many details could be added to this simple description , but the account offered does capture the general idea . |
| 21 | Part of it reads : ‘ Information ( about the trust ) must always be treated as strictly confidential and further , must not be divulged to any individual or organisation , including the press , without the prior written approval of the Chief Executive or his nominated deputy . ’ |
| 22 | Chapter 8 examines the selection , acquisition and organization of computer software in school libraries and shows how the traditional working together by school librarians and teachers can be harnessed to these new sources of information and learning . |
| 23 | A systematic approach to customer record-keeping is to be recommended to all repeat-call salespeople . |
| 24 | Ball & Stick is am impressive program and can be recommended to all interested in chemical structures . |
| 25 | ‘ I wanted to be able to produce instruments which would look attractive , and could be tailored to any individual requirements , and still be available at reasonable cost . |
| 26 | In addition this ban could be applied to all political parties in a locality for up to three months . |
| 27 | The EC reached agreement on large cars in 1987 and , after a hard-fought battle , it was agreed in June 1989 that emission standards would be applied to all new small cars from 1992 . |
| 28 | A purchase tax of £2,000 shall be applied to all new sales of caravans . |
| 29 | The general policy is that the provisions of accounting standards should be applied to all material transactions irrespective of the date at which they are entered into . |
| 30 | But I would like to note in passing that Mrs. Campbell-Fisher 's observation could be applied to all second-order experiences , not just the arts . |