be

[bi]

Definition:
1. To exist; to be present.
2. Happen, occur, take place.
3. To be located; to be in a place.
4. Form or compose.

Use 'be' in a sentence:

1. You can be married and still be plenty lonely.
2. I'll be ready shortly.
3. Can he be serious?
4. She'll be here presently.
5. He can be a real honey when he wants to be.
6. Looks can be deceptive.
7. I can be very persuasive when I want to be.
8. He can be very obstinate when he wants to be!
9. Allah be praised.
10. It may be the judge's fault. It may be a lawyer's fault. It may be a procedural snafu.
11. He could be spiteful.
12. Intelligence cannot be overvalued.
13. I'll be right back.
14. Thanks. That'll be grand!
15. Pop music doesn't have to be trash; it can be art.
16. Allah be praised!
17. It'll be a snack.
18. 'Be careful!' he yelled.
19. We must be well prepared, there must be no slips.
20. What is the current thinking on this question?
21. You might be right.
22. They claim to be the party of law and order.
23. Things ain't what they used to be.
24. There are far more opportunities for young people than there used to be.
25. Life was never going to be so free and easy again.
26. Now is a good time to buy a house.
27. Will you be quiet!
28. How is the business doing?
29. It looks like we're going to be late.
30. Look at the time! We'll be late.
31. Now is a good time to invest in the property market.
32. Standards aren't what they used to be.
33. Good posture is essential when working at the computer.
34. Diversions will be signposted.
35. Cheats will be disqualified.
36. Tonight will be cloudy.
37. Shoplifters will be prosecuted.
38. It would appear that this was a major problem.
39. His school work is suffering because of family problems.
40. There have been many complaints from members of the public.
41. This will be a problem for some time to come.
42. They should be allowed to wait for cheaper technologies to be developed.
43. The aim is to give people more power over their own lives.
44. The present regime has been in power for two years.
45. Power can be intoxicating.
46. It is now possible to map the different functions of the brain.
47. Further information is available on application to the principal.
48. Only then did she realize the stress he was under.
49. The conference is a good place to share information and exchange ideas.
50. Would now be a suitable moment to discuss my report?
51. If he doesn't want to be involved, then so be it.
52. The short story is a difficult art form to master.
53. In no sense can the issue be said to be resolved.
54. It'll probably be OK.
55. The fact is, they're there to make money.
56. Physiology is the study of how living things work.
57. Living in Africa was very different from home and quite an experience.
58. The first stage in research is data collection.
59. They now say that red wine is good for you.
60. It is time to put a stop to the violence.