Example sentences of "be [adj] [prep] [det] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The twin foundations for the standard advocated were that statutory terms do not necessarily possess only one inevitably correct meaning and that , in choosing between a range of possible reasonable interpretations , the precise meaning attached by the tribunal may be preferable to that of the court . |
| 2 | On the other hand , its penalty structure might be thought to be preferable to that of New South Wales , for the maximum penalty for each category of offence is higher than in New South Wales and the ten-year maximum for simple sexual assault enables a heavier penalty to be imposed in serious cases which do not come within the higher categories . |
| 3 | There are situations in which one technique will be preferable to all others , and which of these is most suitable depends on the particular situation . |
| 4 | if the Business is particularly difficult to value , an indemnity basis might be preferable to either of the alternatives — it makes a settlement easier to negotiate , although the amount might be smaller ( or may be greater ) . |
| 5 | If this argument is accepted , some job losses in the short term would be preferable to both companies remaining in an unviable position with the possibility of complete closure for both in the long run . |
| 6 | Not , I may say , that almost any other post would not be preferable to this one ! ’ |
| 7 | Although centres generally have more control over what learning and assessment opportunities are offered , it may be preferable for some learning outcomes to be assessed in the workplace , if this opportunity exists ; eg. if a YT trainee carries out reception duties in the workplace it would be more realistic if the centre could arrange for the relevant module ( or learning outcomes ) to be assessed in the work environment . |
| 8 | The individual of course wants feeding needs feeding but should all resources of this area that area be rife to that particular point , every two to three years ? |
| 9 | Sidney pretended to be upset about this — at least I think he was pretending — because he said to Uncle , ‘ A's not friends wi' thee now — thee 's parted wi' my white dog ’ . |
| 10 | It was ridiculous to be upset at all , since she had herself intended to tell Nick she was married as soon as she saw him , or to make sure he saw her left hand on which today she had taken care to wear her wedding ring . |
| 11 | It should be expected that children will be upset by such dramatic changes in their lives and this needs to be acknowledged and supported . |
| 12 | It can not be upset by this court . ’ |
| 13 | I also told her that there was no guarantee that she would come up with the answer the first time she was regressed , as this would be a new experience for her and her ever-protective subconscious would not want her to be upset in any way . |
| 14 | With your with regard to erm the tenants and and the contact you had with them , erm would you say that you found that people tended to be supportive of each other ? |
| 15 | But a much smaller rise could be devastating for many coastal areas and islands . |
| 16 | But reason requires that protest itself needs to spring from and to recognise a liberal sentiment , since romantic revivalist passion and the protest which its enthusiasm engenders can be inimical to both the interests of the individual and free social cooperation . |
| 17 | Overnight it 'll stay cloudy , and should be dry in most parts , except again for the odd shower over high ground . |
| 18 | ‘ Try to be professional about this ! ’ |
| 19 | This hour , before the heat began to build up , was the best time of day to be out of doors , and since her mistress would be asleep for some time yet she was free to go as she pleased . |
| 20 | The house , in outline , looked quite snug , she might even be asleep by this time . |
| 21 | It may also swell the juice within the grapes to bursting point , ruining the fruit for winemaking unless harvested and transported to the press while still frozen , which would hardly be practicable for any significant area of vines affected by frost . |
| 22 | We 'll all be rich after this journey ! ’ |
| 23 | That is not being disingenuous : that is asking for the kind of conduct that used to be normal on both sides of the House . |
| 24 | Subclinical sodium retention may be an important feature in insulin treated patients who have diabetic glomerulopathy , even if the renin-angiotensin system activity seems to be normal in such patients . |
| 25 | ‘ David Harrison was convinced that he would have won with a clear run and while it 's hard to be definite about that , he would certainly have been placed . ’ |
| 26 | It would be usual in this connection for partners to be expressly permitted to act as solicitors for their own families free of charge except for any disbursements or out of pocket expenses incurred by the firm ( Clause 13.05 ) ; ( 3 ) requiring each partner to be responsible for the prompt discharge of his separate obligations and to indemnify his co-partners should circumstances ever arise in which they could be made liable for the same . |
| 27 | Meanwhile , clinicians and patients who continue to face these decisions will be grateful for each new step that elucidates the factors involved . |
| 28 | Another reason to be grateful for all the publicity and discussion about child abuse is that former victims are seeking treatment at a far earlier age than was previously the case and therefore are able to go on and live a normal life once that treatment is complete . |
| 29 | Shiva thought he should be grateful for all this , though he was not . |
| 30 | And Barbara , fed up with the Doctor 's taunts , gives him a piece of her mind , telling him he should be grateful for all their help . |