Example sentences of "be [adv] [verb] and " in BNC.
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| 1 | Barthes 's ‘ Introduction to the structural analysis of narrative ’ deals with more than one level of narrative , but presumes that they are hierarchically arranged and that , therefore , to a certain extent , they can be discussed separately . |
| 2 | Reports of takeover ‘ conflicts ’ are widely publicised and provoke considerable debate on the gains and losses caused by the takeover . |
| 3 | Details are widely advertised and we hope that new members of the University will discover something of interest and visit the Chaplaincy Centre . |
| 4 | When the underlying principles are widely understood and incorporated into medical technology on a world-wide scale , the action will constitute a ‘ quantum leap ’ in the present-day understanding of disease , as well as the essential nature of man himself . |
| 5 | Given the choice , most scientists would prefer to study molecules in the gas phase where they are widely separated and do not interfere with one another . |
| 6 | If the bands of weaving are widely separated and use an interesting yarn , such as ribbon or tape , the weaving can be used simply for decoration . |
| 7 | As for helmets , I have never been convinced that they have much to offer , and my views are broadly confirmed by recent reviews in the CTC magazine and the journal ‘ New Cyclist ’ ( neither organisation being anti-helmet ; the reviews are widely based and fair ) . |
| 8 | Nature reserves are widely appreciated and much admired , but do we ever stop to think of the behind-the-scenes management ? |
| 9 | 7 Political power is " fragmented " because the resources that are the basis of power and influence are widely dispersed and " non-cumulative " . |
| 10 | Through a complex set of such exchanges the economic activities of people who are widely dispersed and who are entirely unaware of each other 's existence can be coordinated . |
| 11 | They are widely dispersed and are engaged in a wide variety of activities . |
| 12 | To the extent that policies are widely publicized and are regarded as credible by agents , the grafting on of the rational expectations hypothesis simply speeds up the process of adjustment to a lower rate of inflation . |
| 13 | The effects are widely varied and can be static shimmers of colour , rolls comprising crescendos and diminuendos , or simply beaten rhythms , which can be as complex or simple as one could wish . |
| 14 | But , for all their youthfulness , they are widely experienced and shrewd , and possess not only uncommon physiques but rare bowling actions . |
| 15 | Their residential courses held throughout the year for both beginners and advanced students are widely known and popular ; students come from all over the world . |
| 16 | Creativity and ingenuity are widely distributed and evident in the natural activities of children outside school . |
| 17 | Many people writing about negative attitudes towards old age suggest that such attitudes are widely held and refer to most old people . |
| 18 | Elders are widely respected and have high social status . |
| 19 | The four subjects chosen ( English , maths , history and geography ) represented key subjects were communication skills are widely used and teacher-pupil dialogue at its greatest . |
| 20 | Statistical approaches to this problem are widely used and some of the basic ideas are introduced below . |
| 21 | Statistical approaches to this problem are widely used and some of the basic ideas are introduced below . |
| 22 | It also helps to vary the shapes of the flowers as well as their colours : for example , hydrangeas are much more pointed in shape than roses , and the petals of potentillas are widely spaced and so give a more pronounced petal shape . |
| 23 | Indices such as the dependency ratio are widely quoted and are of some use in portraying overall trends and relationships between different elements of the population of Specific countries ( or any other geographical area ) . |
| 24 | Local newspapers are widely read and relatively cheap to advertise in . |
| 25 | Its publications are widely read and genuinely helpful in clarifying issues for parents , teachers , and local education authorities . |
| 26 | In contrast with the power of a company to purchase its own shares in accordance with that Part , the power to issue redeemable equity shares has been little used and when redeemable shares are to be found they will normally be preference shares . |
| 27 | For example , it is not widely known that there were turntables at both Bishop 's Castle and Stretford Bridge in the line 's early years , though they seem to have been little used and the railway gained its reputation for unusual working practices right from the start . |
| 28 | ( i ) The aircraft had been properly maintained and its documentation was in order . |
| 29 | However the in-house system had not been properly tested and by early this year problems had started . |
| 30 | However the in-house system had not been properly tested and by early this year problems had started . |