Example sentences of "allow [pers pn] [to-vb] [art] [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Maggie stared at him and Ana held out her hand , allowing them to see the glittering ring at last . |
| 2 | Many of the training difficulties encountered with dogs in later life can be traced back to allowing them to exert a subtle dominance over you at any early stage , while they are puppies . |
| 3 | To motivate students by allowing them to share a common experience . |
| 4 | The question , therefore , was how to satisfy the aspirations of the political groupings , without allowing them to gain the upper hand ; how to make use of their mobilizing capacities , without these being used to ends other than those approved by the Commander-in-Chief , Generalísimo Franco . |
| 5 | The elections were conducted under a new electoral law passed by the NUP-controlled Assembly in October 1989 , under which additional seats were given to the larger parties , thus allowing them to gain the maximum number of seats with the minimum of votes . |
| 6 | It is far better , for the sake of peace and quiet , to ‘ give them their head ’ within reason , without allowing them to get a total stranglehold on your time . |
| 7 | Some are combatants and others work in agriculture , They describe their music as giving culture back to the people , allowing them to find a new identity and respect for their collective cultural history . |
| 8 | I tried to convince him there must be jugs at the grade and he fell for it , allowing me to breathe a great sigh of relief . |
| 9 | I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Basildon ( Mr. Amess ) for allowing me to say a few words on a matter that is so important to my constituents and to his . |
| 10 | My thanks to David Bogie , studio manager and Fish for their time and patience — and for allowing me to visit the Funny Farm . |
| 11 | This allows them to generate a plausible pronunciation for a non-word like ‘ blasp ’ , but means that they can not pronounce many irregular words correctly . |
| 12 | It allows them to promote the false claim that the blacks are not fit to run South Africa when clearly they are still at each other 's throats . |
| 13 | Someone who has acquired skills in early life for a job involving considerable strength and mobility will be more handicapped in finding work if they become wheelchair-bound than someone similarly afflicted who has qualifications and experience in a field that allows them to do a sedentary job demanding intellectual skills . |
| 14 | The species of the genus Atta and Acromyrmex cultivate ( possibly different strains of ) a basidiomycete fungus , Attamyces bromatificus , which allows them to overcome a wide range of plant defences and to be polyphagous in a diverse environment . |
| 15 | The fact that some policewomen carry out both sets of duties allows them to contrast the two types of community relations , with general community relations work being seen as ‘ fun ’ and juvenile liaison as more demanding and difficult . |
| 16 | The report also allows me to re-confirm the financial contribution that is made to the running costs of the Unit . |
| 17 | For I assure you that people who do not travel ( I mean those who cultivate the arts and learning ) are indeed miserable creatures ; and I protest that unless the Archbishop allows me to travel every second year , I ca n't possibly accept the engagement . |
| 18 | This Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay adventure book allows you to explore the grim fortress of the Great Enchanter from Jack Yeovil 's Warhammer novel Drachenfels , and even to meet Constant Drachenfels himself . |
| 19 | This transfers your weight forwards and allows you to lift the rear foot quickly . |
| 20 | A deluxe hotel enjoying a peaceful location and overlooking the wide expanse of the Gulf of Siam , the Dusit Resort is a stunning complex which allows you to enjoy the many benefits of its beachside location , without foregoing comfort and top-class service . |
| 21 | Defining the value for the leading of your body copy , that 's the stuff you 've got the most of — the text in a report or a newsletter , allows you to set the vertical grid . |
| 22 | Not only can we read it , we can edit it as well , which means that an understanding of the INI files allows you to take a firmer control of Windows . |
| 23 | The pairing of the Yonex graphite construction with its aerodynamic design allows you to generate an outstanding trajectory . |
| 24 | Should you prefer documents to be ejected face up , a lever allows you to choose an additional paper path to the rear of the printer . |
| 25 | Should you prefer documents to be ejected face up , a lever allows you to choose an additional paper path to the rear of the printer . |
| 26 | The scrolled area allows you to input the new module names and their corresponding type . |
| 27 | Flcopy is a utility that allows you to copy a large file across a number of floppies . |
| 28 | Undoing the three screws at the back allows you to remove the sturdy metal lid and expose the innards . |
| 29 | It allows you to have a firmer feel for the road at higher speeds without giving up power assistance when , regrettably , it comes time to park the car . |
| 30 | It allows you to select the next field to access ( see below ) . |