Example sentences of "although the [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Although the birth-rate fluctuated from time to time during the century — for example , it was low in the inter-war years and high in the immediate post-Second World War years — the proportion of survivors at each age , and especially among the young , increased throughout the period . |
| 2 | Initial impressions are of a heavy tool ( 5.2kg ) , thanks to the motor size , with a very solid , compact feel , although the Skil is actually not that large a machine for its capacity . |
| 3 | Although the router can make all sorts of accurate joints and decorative edge profiles , many users may find they are most often using a straight 6mm cutter to remove the waste from a groove or mortise . |
| 4 | Such organic-rich shales are likely to constitute a much more widespread potential source for hydrocarbons — probably mainly for gas and condensate — than the coals of the deltas which are restricted to the northern part of the region , although the possibility that isolated intermontane coal basins may have developed further south in the later Carboniferous can not be excluded . |
| 5 | It was only fair that Neil Kinnock should be allowed to relinquish his post quickly , although the possibility of Roy Hattersley stepping in as deputy for a few months was ruled out too early . |
| 6 | The letter was over the top ; there was never an elaborate pro-Smith conspiracy , although the possibility of his replacing Kinnock was discreetly canvassed at one time . |
| 7 | The most interesting example though is of a man whose name was probably Barathes ; he is described as a Palmyrene , from Syria , and also as a vexillarius , most likely a manufacturer or merchant of military standards , although the possibility that he was a standard-bearer can not be entirely ruled out . |
| 8 | They also declined to commit themselves to an extension of the May ceasefire , although the possibility of an outbreak of large-scale fighting was minimized by the onset of the rainy season . |
| 9 | The mining , energy , chemical and major metallurgical industries would remain under state control , although the possibility of joint ventures was contemplated . |
| 10 | Although the possibility remains that there may have been some undetectable degree of portosystemic shunting , our patient did not have clinically evident portal hypertension . |
| 11 | Liver biopsy showed a predominantly T cell mononuclear cell infiltrate and although the possibility of lymphoma was raised it was considered that this may also have been caused by an inflammatory process . |
| 12 | Although the possibility that inhibition of cyclo-oxygenase results in diversion of the substrate arachidonic acid down 5-lipoxygenase pathways has been much discussed it has been difficult to confirm . |
| 13 | Although the possibility of this resulting in misdiagnosis is obviously present , follow up on this group of patients did not reveal any who had been falsely diagnosed as having malignancy . |
| 14 | The reluctance of some Labour leaders , most notably Ramsay MacDonald and Philip Snowden , to be too closely associated with the dispute gave the impression that the Labour Party was not fully behind the strikers — although the records of most local Labour parties deny such an impression . |
| 15 | Although the records would withstand shear stresses , a simple knock on the edge could allow the two sides to be split apart . |
| 16 | Flocks of 100 or more are also fairly frequent at Weir Wood Reservoir , but seem uncommon elsewhere , although the records for 1972/73 , when numbers were unusually high , included a count of over 400 at Knepp . |
| 17 | Breeding was proved on a total of 36 waters in the period , most of which may be regularly occupied , although the records show annual fluctuations and breeding is not always proved at all known breeding sites each year . |
| 18 | Although the records are much more reliable for the later years , the absolute number of marriages declined steadily with the age of the sample . |
| 19 | ‘ Although the records a general practitioner makes are for his own personal use , we accept this opening . |
| 20 | Although the clothes and adornments shed through the striptease are signifiers of luxury , legend or romance , their erotic significance is actually separated from the woman : |
| 21 | Henry remained a doctrinal conservative until his death , and as a consequence , although the legislation enacted by the Reformation Parliament brought about a jurisdictional revolution , it created no new theology for the English church . |
| 22 | Although the legislation rarely has to be used , its existence is of value to prospective mineral operators as a means of persuading landowners to reach agreement . |
| 23 | Although the legislation before us will provide some elements and go some way towards meeting the criticisms of Government policy outlined in the Woolf report , it is important to realise that there is still a great deal that needs to be done . |
| 24 | Although the legislation approved by Congress made no explicit linkage between the guarantees and settlements , it stated that the money had to be used within Israel 's pre-1967 borders . |
| 25 | Improvement ensued under Tub LM1 ( again taken from a 5ml dropper bottle ) although the patient commented that the wheeziness was n't as clear as it had been on the first Phosphorus . |
| 26 | Although the patient is expected to pay for his treatment , he will be reimbursed via the State medical insurance scheme . |
| 27 | Sometimes a commode is needed anyway for night-time use , although the patient can manage to use the toilet when he is fully awake and can plan the visit . |
| 28 | A duvet is more practical than sheets , blankets and eiderdown , although the patient may prefer them if they are what he is used to . |
| 29 | Although the patient may feel more comfortable with you because of your familiarity , you can delegate everyday tasks such as taking the patient to the toilet , or helping him to eat , provided that you make sure the helpers understand how to treat the patient gently , and how to help him position himself correctly in order to control his spasticity . |
| 30 | Second , although the patient may refuse certain procedures , it is doubtful that he can insist on procedures which the doctor , in the exercise of reasonable medical judgment , in good faith regards as uncalled-for . |