Example sentences of "often [verb] to [noun] of [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Sometimes one partner ( or both ) will seek to enhance life by indulging in casual affairs but this often leads to feelings of disenchantment and guilt and does nothing whatsoever to improve the situation . |
| 2 | Working in the secret world of espionage places enormous mental strains on individuals , often leading to delusions of grandeur , paranoia , and personal obsessions , over specific objectives that are either non-existent or unattainable . |
| 3 | However in many cases it is doubtful whether these are anything other than the traditional wage system in a new disguise — for ‘ merit ’ , ‘ loyalty ’ and ‘ cooperation ’ , which are often tied to length of service have been used as major criteria for wage increases granted in this fashion … managements have not proceeded hastily towards full-blown wage rationalization because of their own concern with preserving worker identification with the enterprise … |
| 4 | They are often despatched to houses of ill-fame , to satisfy the animal lusts of depraved men . ’ |
| 5 | I agree that criminal vandalism is appalling : it can often lead to loss of life or the risk of serious injury . |
| 6 | They usually involve a combination of the following organisational arrangements : ( 1 ) The physical separation of the various departments , often extending to matters of detail such as dining arrangements ; ( 2 ) An educational programme normally recurring to emphasise the importance of not improperly or inadvertently divulging confidential information ; ( 3 ) Strict and carefully defined procedures for dealing with a situation where it is considered that the wall should be crossed and the maintaining of proper records where this occurs : ( 4 ) Monitoring by compliance officers of the effectiveness of the wall , including the monitoring of employee trading ; and ( 5 ) Disciplinary sanctions where there has been an improper breach of the wall . |
| 7 | Most distinctive feature is graceful dipping flight , often stooping to surface of water to pick up insects , but very rarely diving in . |
| 8 | Certainly , insufficient attention is often paid to concepts of choice , self-expression and self-help . |