Example sentences of "it [vb -s] [prep] the whole [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | In a profession like medicine this is especially apparent because it stretches over the whole spectrum of human activities . |
| 2 | It is not for the likes of us to try and tell you your job , after all , you are the boss and it is your decision as to who gets in the squad , but when rubbish like Terry becomes a regular , well … it reflects on the whole team and your lousy judgement in particular . |
| 3 | It falls on the whole rheme or part of it ; for example , in John was appointed Chairman , the tonic accent will normally fall on Chairman : |
| 4 | For if literature be , as we believe … a fellowship which " binds together by passion and knowledge the vast empire of human society , as it spreads over the whole earth , and over all time " , then the nation of which a considerable portion rejects this means of grace , and despises this great spiritual influence , must assuredly be heading for disaster . |
| 5 | This does not mean that sin is unreal : it runs through the whole fabric of our existence , both individual and social . |
| 6 | The prince , who had earlier visited the Craigmillar estate in the city , said : ‘ I find it deeply frustrating when it comes to the whole question of the design of that particular environment . |