Example sentences of "is n't [adj] that " in BNC.
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| 1 | Perhaps it is n't surprising that this system still continues . |
| 2 | As he is writing about speed , it is n't surprising that there is a breakneck quality about his work . |
| 3 | 2,000 home-grown carnations in his garden , it is n't surprising that when he wants to please his wife , Mr John Tholen says it with flowers . |
| 4 | It really is n't surprising that we 're following their footsteps because the only way in the end to get anything done in this country is to protest about it because this government seems to be totally oblivious to rules of natural justice or decency . |
| 5 | Yes , as long as this possibly is n't major that we do not agree on ? |
| 6 | He does n't know what species of flora are being removed , is n't sure that there are no birds being disturbed . |
| 7 | But the habit of solitude is something that has to be kicked , like a drug , and Tom Amis is n't sure that he has the reserves . |
| 8 | SPURS ' Norway goalkeeper Erik Thorstvedt is n't shocked that Peter Beardsley and Chris Waddle have been left out of England 's squad . |
| 9 | ‘ But it is n't fair that two drivers can race hard for almost three hours , and then be disqualified because a mechanic took a microsecond too long to close a valve . ’ |
| 10 | It is n't fair that you 're only a secretary at Hoggatt 's because no-one bothered to educate you for anything else . |
| 11 | ‘ It just is n't fair that you do n't tell me things . |
| 12 | ‘ It just is n't true that the number of people infected heterosexually in this country is minimal , ’ he said . |
| 13 | It manifestly is n't true that variation disappears as the generations go by . |
| 14 | Second , it just is n't true that " each by itself is useless ' . |
| 15 | It is n't true that the whole perfect work must have been achieved simultaneously . |
| 16 | It is n't true that each part is essential for the success of the whole . |
| 17 | He 's urging them all to act and is n't worried that the politicians will accuse the church of interfering . |
| 18 | There was no heating but , as Nigel pointed out , it is n't cold that destroys — it 's damp . |
| 19 | Oh , I know we 've no certificates , but we 're both quite good — you really dance jolly well , and it is n't likely that there 's anyone else at the game . |
| 20 | To begin with the government wants private operators to cast a spider 's web of cable-TV over the country , It is n't obvious that this is the best way to go about it . |