English Sentences Focusing on Words and Their Word Families
The Word "Be" in Example Sentences
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63071	The data cited in King's research is taken from UNESCO's 1970 white paper on world population.	Eldad
66508	The Japanese distribution system, characterized by layers of wholesale, is complex and costly.	CM
2059126	The journalist was accused of playing fast and loose with the facts in the editorial he wrote.	darinmex
1929705	There's nothing more annoying than a group of young girls all trying to talk at the same time.	CK
3044175	Tom and Mary had a romantic dinner to celebrate the first anniversary of their being together.	patgfisher
3238119	Tom and Mary's new puppy chews up everything he can get hold of, including Tom's new slippers.	patgfisher
2927348	Tom began to undress, but then noticed that the curtain was open, so he went over to close it.	CK
1093584	Tom hasn't been able to get a hold of Mary, even though he's been trying to call her all week.	CK
2639576	Tom wrote Mary's phone number on a piece of paper and laid it on the table near his telephone.	CK
239949	When we are away from home, nothing gives us more pleasure than to receive a parcel from home.	CM
1311601	When you meet someone for the first time, be careful about how close you stand to that person.	CK
31124	A motel is like a hotel only much smaller and is used mostly by people traveling by automobile.	CM
863698	For one reason or another, their holiday in France wasn't as good as they expected it would be.	CK
1978825	Good friends are like stars. You don't always see them, but you know they are always are there.	Ylberi
46123	Having discussed the new project for three hours, we concluded that Andrew's plan was the best.	CK
2912540	How many times do you think I'm going to have to ask Tom to clean his room before he cleans it?	CK
1942145	I know my Russian still has a long way to go, but I'm pretty happy with the progress I've made.	al_ex_an_der
919845	I went to the movie thinking that it would be fun, but it left me with a bad taste in my mouth.	CK
2534580	I'm not the kind of idiot who would climb a mountain in the winter without proper preparations.	CK
1955554	In informal, everyday speech, the word "literally" is often used incorrectly as an intensifier.	_undertoad
1852457	It's customary for waiters and waitresses to introduce themselves using only their first names.	CK
1088538	It's difficult choosing between what's right and what's wrong, but you have to make the choice.	CK
321065	Legal services will be provided by lawyers and other experts to be appointed by the government.	CM
898488	My brother told me that she was very beautiful, but I didn't think she would be that beautiful.	CK
700480	Never work on electrical wiring without unplugging it; it's a bad idea. I know from experience.	Zifre
924560	Recently, I've been putting on a little weight around my waist. I guess it's middle-age spread.	CK
29736	Russell was a brilliant philosopher, but even the simplest practical task was quite beyond him.	Zifre
1174819	Sally was absent from school for two weeks, so she has to work hard to catch up with her class.	CK
281319	The bursting of Japan's so-called bubble economy sent shockwaves through international markets.	CK
45900	The industrialist found a wealthy financier to help him weather the storm which was inevitable.	CM
21320	The school uniform is convenient because it can be worn for both informal and formal occasions.	NekoKanjya
680873	The U.S. Department of Health says people should exercise at least two and a half hours a week.	Source_VOA
3330836	Tom and his brother had a major falling-out over who had been left what in their mother's will.	patgfisher
1028744	Tom has finished painting the picture of Mary that he's been working on for a couple of months.	CK
20172	We have considered your proposal, and we have decided that we are not able to reduce the price.	CK
1994562	What is considered impolite in one language may not be considered impolite in another language.	CK
1350151	When I learned that Julie was coming for a visit tomorrow, I was so surprised I almost fainted.	CM
1263684	When out at sea, to keep the fish that is caught from spoiling, it is immediately refrigerated.	CK
276125	When someone becomes neurotic about pens and paper clips, it's a sure sign they're cracking up.	CM
2703347	You should teach your children to be quiet at the table and only speak when they are spoken to.	WestofEden
552253	"Dang Me" wasn't the first song Roger Miller had written, but it was his first huge hit record.	American
953081	According to the old man I met yesterday, cockroaches can be eaten and don't taste all that bad.	CK
269552	After she filled out the application, the records clerk told her that the fee was eight dollars.	CK
877824	Although he had fewer supporters among the governing class, he was able to get the popular vote.	alexmarcelo
53511	Barter, however, was a very unsatisfactory system because people's needs seldom matched exactly.	Zifre
68117	Don't worry. He may look intimidating at first glance, but he's actually a very friendly person.	Eldad
1354823	I heard that Tom had been smuggling drugs into the United States for years before he got caught.	AMIKEMA
1830565	I'd suggest that you don't eat there. It's high priced and the food doesn't taste all that good.	CK
20161	If the quality of your product meets with our customer's approval, we will place regular orders.	CK
1003554	Instead of using disposable chopsticks, it's better to use plastic chopsticks that you can wash.	CK