Example sentences of "pointed out the [adj] [noun] of " in BNC.
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| 1 | He pointed out the illusory nature of much of the growth in the gross national product to which war economy gave rise , and to the fact that it masked a decline in real wealth . |
| 2 | Gedge pointed out the inherent stupidity of the famous theatrical cliché . |
| 3 | A Building Control Officer , in considering the relaxation , pointed out the following aspects of the property : The building fronts the pavement and therefore an external ramp to the entrance door could not be provided . |
| 4 | The Wilson committee largely concurred with these views , and pointed out the specific problems of small firms in raising long term finance , whether loan or equity . |
| 5 | A recent letter to PFK pointed out the possible effects of electrical current leakage on fish in a system . |
| 6 | He pushed the book across and pointed out the swirling fronds of ‘ Seaweed ’ and the stiffly formal ‘ Sweet Pea ’ , while Iris looked on , nodding and chipping in with observations from time to time . |
| 7 | But until lately very few people had managed to make themselves heard when they pointed out the dramatic effect of all previous philosophers having seen it as that of a man — that is , of course , not an exact reflection of what men are like , but an image of how they tend to see themselves when they contrast themselves with women . |
| 8 | Mr Bensley felt it was too early to link the incidents — but pointed out the disturbing pattern of attempts by youths in stolen cars to lure police patrol cars into ambushes . |