Example sentences of "able [to-vb] [pron] [noun sg] [prep] [art] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The other point which is made by the defendant is this , he says that the plaintiffs have been guilty of delaying tactics er during the course of this litigation , the result of which has been that er he has not been able to realize his interest in the partnership premises , also he has not been able to acquire a partnership premises and he he , doctor mentioned to me that to the actual conveyance of the partnership premises he 's , he tells me was only produced I think thirty and er that er it was only then that he realized there might be a chance that he could acquire the premises for himself , but he says that er because of the general , I think the case is , because of the general conduct of the plaintiffs in delaying the trial of the action one way or another , er the practical effect has been that the plaintiffs have had the benefit of use and occupation of the premises at which he erm , a main view , has a lot of that interest and that they are getting benefit of the kind from that occupation and he is not getting any money in res in respect of that , at least nothing like any market rent because it maybe that there is a fairly small er payment being made , but I 'm not too entirely clear whether that is the case or not , but the stock bond is suggesting that the plaintiffs have been obtaining benefit of the use of the premises at his expense and in those circumstances it is unfair er in , in , or otherwise not appropriate that the plaintiffs should be entitled to obtain interest on their bill of costs , in respect essentially of the period of delay , and when I say period of delay included that the period during which the forward of Mr Justice remained erm unprotected . |
| 2 | And something quite miraculous happened : surgeons were able to restore her sight with a brilliant new surgical technique . |
| 3 | It is a signal tribute to Denning that he was able to conduct his inquiry in a typical homespun fashion , without any unfair imputation against anyone being made . |
| 4 | 8 Each party is " disciplined " and possesses sufficient internal cohesion , so as to ensure that once in office it is able to carry its programme through the House of Commons and into law . |
| 5 | Carzo and Yanouzas suggested that if work is organised on the basis of small groups or project teams ( therefore narrow spans of control and a tall organisation structure ) group members would be able to plan their work in an orderly manner , encourage participation by all group members in decision-making and monitor the consequences of their decisions better , so that their performance will be more efficient than the work of groups in a flat structure with a wide span of control . |
| 6 | But more and more lucky people will be able to plan their retirement around the cash their parents leave them . |
| 7 | His own attitude to money is simple : he has two homes ( one in the Lake District ) and no mortgages , so is able to plan his year around a job that does n't pay very well . |
| 8 | Indeed , we might even be inclined to suggest that third parties that are buoyant in the opinion polls , and have a diffuse appeal beyond specific regions , are only able to sustain their support on the basis of an attractive ambiguity about their main policy objectives that precludes the presentation of crisp programmes and , therefore , the possibility of programmatic support . |
| 9 | The first is the way the Conservatives have been able to sustain their vote at a consistently high level . |
| 10 | Wembley says it welcomes Swindon Town , but not all Robins supporters will be able to sample its hospitality at the big match on Monday . |
| 11 | Mentally handicapped adolescents are now able to continue their education beyond the school-leaving age to nineteen , and incorporate the essential social skills for independent living as adults wherever possible . |
| 12 | During the same period only about 70 per cent of the pupils who complete fifth grade every year will be able to continue their schooling in the regular education system . |
| 13 | Thus they were able to continue their campaign against the use of asbestos but also say they were not opposed to the Raybestos factory as such . |
| 14 | Petty had already intimated that he might not be able to continue his attendance at the debates further ( after 29 October ) , but before the end of that day 's proceedings he explained why ‘ we [ the Levellers ] would exclude apprentices , or servants , or those that take alms , it is because they depend upon the will of other men and should be afraid to displease [ them ] ’ . |
| 15 | Now Rocky is in , things 'll be more fluid and Brian will be able to work his way into the whole picture . |
| 16 | In recent years , the Conservative government in Britain has increasingly been able to impose its agenda on the nationalized industries , including the railways . |
| 17 | In 1600 ocean voyages were a rarity in England , but by 1700 ordinary English ships were able to find their way around the Atlantic and Indian oceans with little difficulty , and the money that Charles spent on Greenwich was among the most useful items of government expenditure of his age . |
| 18 | To be practical ( and tolerable ) a computer should be able to find its move in an average of three minutes , which is the limit set by normal tournament regulations . |
| 19 | As an American commentator put it , ‘ a duchess abdicates when her son comes to his title ; she is turned out of the mansion where she once presided … ’ especially through this single-minded concentration of resources through inheritance on a principal heir that the English aristocracy were able to tighten their grip on the land . |
| 20 | While his explanations do not seem clearly to separate older arguments about managers under- or over-investing from the impact of the business-cycle stage itself , it does seem clear that investment at the right time , i.e. early in the product life-cycle , does lead to increased ROI if management is able to establish its product in the market place and control costs . |
| 21 | In the past where fee disputes have arisen following an M&A engagement we have always been able to establish our position to the lawyers ' satisfaction as a result of a clear and comprehensive engagement letter agreed to in writing by the client . |
| 22 | In much of the best late sixth-century work one senses a struggle , the artist hardly able to contain his vision within the conventions he has not yet brought himself to break . |
| 23 | Her confidence was coming back now , so that she felt able to meet his gaze across the width of the small table . |
| 24 | Drawing on an earlier record of municipal activity and labour representation , it was able to consolidate its position at a time of hope for a new future by an active fusion of Labour Party , trade union and cooperative effort . |
| 25 | We have been able to consolidate our position as the major private label breakfast cereal supplier to the French market and enjoy further growth in other European markets . |
| 26 | Thus , it was through the work and recommendations of its special committees that the Institution took cognisance of what was happening in the world around it , and was able to lead its membership toward a more enlightened view of educational thought and progress and away from the traditional one of on-the-job training supported by evening or postal tuition surmounted by the Institution 's examination . |
| 27 | It may be that the conventional employer/ employee relationship will be replaced by a franchise system where the school receives a service which meets its needs , but the support staff are also able to sell their expertise to the community beyond the school . |
| 28 | If he does not do so , Edwards will be able to sell his stake to the highest bidder . |
| 29 | Yesterday 's denoument will also turn out to be good for Edwards , who will be able to sell his stake for a good deal more than the £10m on offer . |
| 30 | Your neighbour may only be able to visit your house in the evening , and will surely need light . |