Example sentences of "are that it [verb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | A hacksaw may be the only possible tool to cut existing pipe which is installed against a wall ; however , the disadvantages of a hacksaw are that it produces fine copper filings ( and care must be taken not to get these into the pipes ) and that it will tend to flatten the pipe slightly — particularly if this is held in a vice . |
| 2 | Advantages of fructosamine are that it does not depend on the haemoglobin level and it will probably be considerably cheaper . |
| 3 | If the introduction of skeleton arguments works well , and the indications are that it does , then the case against fuller written briefs becomes less easy to answer . |
| 4 | Signs are that it fell into disuse during the period after the Romans had left and legendary Celtic leaders , such as Arthur , were endeavouring to maintain civilised standards against waves of barbarian invaders . |
| 5 | The advantages of restricting the stories in length in this way are that it saves time , forces students to focus only on details which they regard as essential , and yields versions which are comparable in terms of length and economy to the Hemingway version . |
| 6 | All the signs are that it made virtually no impact at all . |
| 7 | The other advantages of a freezer are that it enables you to store food that can be brought out in an emergency when you have unexpected guests , or to store certain foods in bulk , such as bread , to save you from frequent trips to the shops . |
| 8 | The Regatta chairman talks about the way hospitality had taken over the regatta course and howm glad they are that it seems to be declining . |
| 9 | Disadvantages of the stuff are that it attracts fluff , hair and biscuit crumbs . |
| 10 | So , if the horse rears or puts its tongue over the bit , the chances are that it has been hurt in the mouth by a rider with bad hands . |
| 11 | But these days , with space at a premium , a room kept solely for dining is rare ; the chances are that it has to double as a work room , say for hobbies like model making , or as a quiet place where the family can get on with homework , studying or other paperwork . |
| 12 | Well the theoretical advantages are that it makes it er a , a lot more er predictable for businesses to trade with Europe . |
| 13 | Its two main features are that it lifts cooperative R&D ventures from the suspicion that they are illegal per se and puts them under the rule of reason , and it provides a registration system which protects firms from treble damages in the event that they are subsequently deemed to have violated the antitrust statutes . |
| 14 | The unique and dangerous features of the listeria bacterium are that it appears to be transmitted through meat or even vegetables grown in areas fertilised by the manure of infected animals . |
| 15 | In her foreword , Ruth Richardson , the Minister of Finance ( and not the most popular Kiwi politician ) , expresses it thus : ‘ The special advantages of accrual accounting are that it distinguishes between capital and current spending , and that it takes better account of the cost of current policies for future generations … |