Example sentences of "thing be [prep] [be] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The rejection of the theory of hylemorphism , according to which natural phenomena and the properties of things are to be understood in terms of form and matter , is implicit in Bacon . |
| 2 | According to it , the properties of things are to be explained and accounted for , not in terms of real definitions of their forms , but by reference to the atoms which make them up . |
| 3 | Gassendi does not claim , of course , that it is any more than a hypothesis that the properties , changes , and actions of things are to be explained by reference to their atomic parts . |
| 4 | Three significant things are to be seen in the story . |
| 5 | Franca thought , he 's sent her on ahead to fix things up , to have things out , to clarify things , to establish the regime , how things are to be from now on . |
| 6 | So if things are to be done quickly , an approach able to look without let or hindrance at problems , even the most deep-seated , is needed : to define them in the clearest terms : to suggest alternative ways to solutions : finally , to seek resources for those solutions . |
| 7 | As the system is made more definitive by the selection of particular physical mechanisms there should be parallel activity in the consideration of how these things are to be used and maintained by the human operator . |
| 8 | Unless some of these things are to be found in it , the relationship is unlikely to be that of husband and wife . ’ |
| 9 | Chapter 9 is about what things are to be done . |
| 10 | We need to find something certain which can function as the unquestioned evidence by appeal to which the probabilities of other things are to be assessed . |
| 11 | If propositions purporting to be about fictional things are to be accepted as meaningful , then it is only on condition that they can be paraphrased into propositions about non-fictional things ; for example , into propositions about persons who are thinking , alleging , claiming , etc. something fictional . |
| 12 | This may consist either of views as to the proper policy-making procedures — the way things are to be done — or of particular sets of policies that are perceived to be in the best interests of the nation . |
| 13 | Meanwhile , Mrs Hollidaye revealed to Dot how many things were to be done without even having to move from bed . |
| 14 | There was , however , no indication of how all these things were to be reconciled . |
| 15 | The most fruitful feature of Pythagorean teaching was the key idea that the essence of things is to be found in the concept of number , which was regarded as having spatial and also temporal significance . |
| 16 | If the thing 's to be more than a game there 'll have to be some risks . |
| 17 | However , ideal situations are hard to come by , and the next best thing is to be able to perceive a horse 's changing emotions — especially if they indicate that we are likely to lose control of the horse in the near future ! |
| 18 | The most important thing is to be very calm — even bored . |
| 19 | My Heart bleeds to see the Concern he is in ; and it would be the utmost Satisfaction to me , if I could hope any thing of mine could contribute to his comfortable Subsistence in his old Age : I therefore beg of you to take the Key of my Buroe ; and if any thing is to be made of my poor Papers , that you will , for my sake , endeavour to promote a Subscription for his Benefit , which you so kindly have propos 'd for mine |
| 20 | As we have seen , Home thought Macmillan , whom he liked and admired , lax in this respect.143 For Lord Home , in Cabinet ‘ the great thing is to be short . |
| 21 | For the profession at large the most important thing is to be guided by the professional association and to act professionally and challenge attempts at censorship from whatever direction . |
| 22 | The important thing is to be open to the place : let it speak to you until you become aware of its spiritual essence . |
| 23 | The important thing is to be aware of these weak points yourself so that you can be prepared with the best positive interpretation of them if the interviewer picks them up . |
| 24 | The important thing is to be open about yourself — both in terms of where you are oppressed and where you oppress others . |
| 25 | The important thing is to be able to let your partner know what sort of sex you want and that you want safer sex . |
| 26 | They [ Catholics ] come to the church to feede their eyes , and not their soules : they are not taught , that no visible thing is to be worshipped . |
| 27 | What he is mainly denying when he denies that there are final causes in nature is that the existence of each individual sort of thing is to be explained by its serving some cause beyond it , in particular some kind of human interest . |
| 28 | The important thing is to be clear about the distinction between the different types of research work involved . |
| 29 | The important thing is to be happy with what you are doing with your life . |
| 30 | He may stray now and then , but it does n't mean anything … that sort of thing is to be expected , men being as they are , with different needs and … um … appetites ? |