Example sentences of "it is always a " in BNC.

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1 A word here about singing — some schools have courses in choral singing , and may also run individual classes ; not all students are singers , obviously , but it is always a useful addition to other vocal training .
2 However , it is always a little risky , especially if the ground is slippery or uneven .
3 When policemen label one of their colleagues with the term ‘ academic ’ it is always a derogatory term of reference , while ‘ college man ’ is another derisory phrase used to define that tiny percentage who gain accelerated promotion through one of the special course or graduate entry schemes generated through the police staff college .
4 It is always a man , a bird , or something else ’ .
5 But I said that it is always a good sign when things go wrong before the night .
6 For the listener , there is nothing to keep her to this role unless she happens to have a partner whose talk is engaging ( or , of course , there may be extrinsic pressures of , for example , wanting to please teacher , which because it is always a possible element in children 's work I will not keep referring to but will take for granted ) .
7 It is always a surprise why people like Tawell resort to the ultimate solution , when there are other courses open to them .
8 Practically every angler throws in bread groundbait , whatever hookbait he uses , so it is always a good bet that a bread bait will be successful .
9 It is always a wise procedure for a new and inexperienced councillor to watch the working of committees and council before venturing forward with some important proposals .
10 It needs constant update so that it is always a ‘ living ’ document .
11 It is always a good idea to wash your hands after handling pets , and before eating or preparing food .
12 It is always a matter of surprise for people who belong to nations with written constitutions to discover that whilst the British enjoy many freedoms their constitution is not a written one .
13 The Bible is quite clear that it is always a mistake for a Christian to go out with a non-Christian .
14 With most switches the correct method of connection is fairly obvious , but if in doubt it is always a good idea to check any switch with a continuity tester before making any connections to it .
15 It is always a problem for a custom builder to supply a review model because , obviously , they do n't tend to carry stock , as such .
16 It is always a mistake to fight nervousness .
17 Most people neither know nor care about tensions and conflicts within minorities , so when a recognisable spokesman ( and it is always a man ) emerges , they unquestioningly accept him as a legitimate representative .
18 It is always a great disappointment when , either as a referee or player , you have to miss a game through injury or illness .
19 He said : ‘ It is always a pleasure to be that close to such a great golfer . ’
20 It is always a good policy , though , to check the sound as well as the pictures whenever possible .
21 When you are on a location shoot , in fact , it is always a good idea to take a few extra shots for possible use as cutaways to get you out of difficulties .
22 It is always a relief to cover the white paper !
23 But when the Slave takes a human form it is always a bad thing . ’
24 It is always a good idea to make friends with your florist , as not only will they then know your requirements , but you will also discover on which days they attend their local flower market , or receive wholesale deliveries , and therefore when their flowers are at their freshest .
25 It is always a big event and probably just what we want after a bad defeat . ’
26 Alan Hazlehurst of Ipswich and Suffolk Chamber of Commerce said : ‘ It is always a pity when an initiative is taken away , but there is always the hope that it will be replaced with another , equally good initiative . ’
27 Do give thanks , but remember this ; it is always a case of there but for the grace of God go I.
28 The literature is full of remedies and assistance on this matter so it is always a good idea to read-up as much as you can to become familiar with this and other disease problems .
29 It is always a thrilling experience to make the journey with face pressed against the carriage window .
30 IT IS always a daunting task to review the work of an author who has achieved the pre-eminence of James Boyd .
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