Example sentences of "the important thing [is] [conj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | But the important thing is that there is nothing at Felbrigg or Nostell — or elsewhere in National Trust houses — which closely resembles the saloon ( or the drawing room ) at Uppark : these rooms were unique and we need them back . |
| 2 | The important thing is that the Thirty Year Rule is in force and that we can respond to developing perceptions of our times . ’ |
| 3 | The important thing is that it is within walking distance of the centre . |
| 4 | From a theoretical point of view it does n't matter how long the game is ; the important thing is that neither player should know when the game is going to end . |
| 5 | The important thing is that a gene for a stage in pathway 1 will flourish in the presence of genes for other stages in pathway 1 , but not in the presence of pathway 2 genes . |
| 6 | You can be as active or as lazy as you wish ; the important thing is that it is something you want to do rather than something you feel you should do ; |
| 7 | The important thing is that the empirical data and the theorizing are connected , not separate , things . |
| 8 | The important thing is that the teachers have a clear sense of the relation between the content chosen ( from whatever subject areas ) and the way in which the whole activity is delivered . |
| 9 | The important thing is that the whole programme is planned in a way that brings out learning in depth , allowing for sustained involvement with the children , and has clear developing purposes . |
| 10 | The important thing is that they should be non-invasive : in other words , play music rather than leave crystals . |
| 11 | The important thing is that we can influence it through aerobic exercise . |
| 12 | The important thing is that we go onstage feeling like a unit , rather than a bunch of individuals who happen to be playing in the same key . ’ |
| 13 | The important thing is that you do n't feel hungry . |
| 14 | ‘ The important thing is that I got in a couple of block tackles , which was significant . |
| 15 | The important thing is that the EDB removes the disincentives and acts as a one-stop agency for investors . |
| 16 | ‘ The important thing is that everyone has a blinding time , ’ says Dermot with the quiet confidence of a promoter who never promises attractions he ca n't deliver . |
| 17 | On the other hand Mr Ernest Saunders , Chief Executive of Guinness , claimed that : ‘ The important thing is that we are going to create a major new international brands business in Britain — the first since Beecham 's in the 1950s ’ . |
| 18 | So the important thing is that HIV is only transmitted when blood or cum goes from one body into another . |
| 19 | The important thing is that children learn to read with confidence , understanding and pleasure . |
| 20 | This may seem surprising , but I do n't think it matters — the important thing is that you 're right in thinking that mixing with a group of people is the way to get over your problems . |
| 21 | The important thing is that you 'll be more confident and able to cope at , say , 21 than you were at 16 . |
| 22 | The important thing is that circles near heavy objects are different from normal . |
| 23 | I think the important thing is that we do establish with the other professionals within the school a real understanding about what we are trying to achieve , an agreement and , as far as possible , a sharing of values between us as to what we are trying to achieve with these youngsters . |
| 24 | You may agree or disagree with these decisions ; the important thing is that we learn to appreciate the influence that the grammatical system of a language has on the way events are presented in that language . |
| 25 | When you are using a set of materials in the classroom , the important thing is that it should be the right length : |
| 26 | The important thing is that the slot be timetabled in , so that even where video provision is very limited , everyone is encouraged to think about how they can use what there is . |
| 27 | ‘ The important thing is that we are learning a new language . |
| 28 | Erm but I think the important thing is that Jung on whom this er particular theory it 's based on his |
| 29 | But there is a way , you can manage you can do it and the important thing is that it 's your body that 's doing it , that your body that 's keeping the exercise going , so that when the actual pain disappears , when you 've got rid of the acid , your joints still work and your muscles are still good . |
| 30 | The important thing is that if you get up at night to have a wee , you beware that you may feel a little bit lightheaded , so you get up slowly , sit on the edge of the bed , you stand up slowly , and when you 're happy you 're off , off you go . |