Example sentences of "[verb] [adv] [verb] an [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Apart from quartz , silicon and oxygen combine together to form an atomic building-block known as the silicon tetrahedron , with a single atom of silica surrounded by four atoms of oxygen . |
| 2 | I did , however , discuss such a marvel with Sir John Harrington , the Queen 's nephew , who has since devised an ingenious system to build a water closet so that privies and latrines can be cleaned by pulling a chain and releasing water . |
| 3 | What does seem likely , at least in part , is that a practice which began in the Sixties — distinguishing themselves from their left-leaning peers through a pose of premature reactionism — has since become an indistinguishable part of their character . |
| 4 | In a recent review of rural leisure and recreation research Owens ( 1984 ) has commented on not only how participation in rural leisure and recreation grew rapidly in the 1950s and 1960s , but how it was also accompanied by a surge of interest in applied research which has since spawned an enormous literature . |
| 5 | In 1987 he had declined an offer to direct the National Gallery in London , opting instead to lead the Kimbell where he has since conducted an exemplary acquisitions campaign ; also , he has close ties with Mr Mellon , having served as CEO of the Paul Mellon Center for Studies in British Art , established by the philanthropist at Yale University . |
| 6 | ICI has since published an environmental policy document with these four objectives as its cornerstones . |
| 7 | But the underlying theme was that expressed by a Japanese , Zenko Suzuki , in 1982 — a theme that has since proved an undeniable stimulus to politicians and rhetoricians in need of a new and very positive cause . |
| 8 | This is to certify that … has successfully completed an advanced training course in the following subjects : Information Management , Plant Information Systems , Database Design and Construction , Word Processing , and Personal Computer Operating Systems ; and that he has demonstrated his abilities in these subjects by constructing a database of the Economically Useful Plants of India . |
| 9 | Germany has successfully created an internal federation of well balanced parts . |
| 10 | In hydrology , definition of the pathways of movement through the hydrological cycle has necessarily provided an important focus in studies by physical geographers but in geomorphology the use of concepts based upon energy-balance concepts has been less striking . |
| 11 | At this stage we want only to make an initial contrast between explaining and understanding . |
| 12 | The recession has obviously had an adverse effect on attractions throughout the country , not least of all steam railways . |
| 13 | Teesside has long demanded an improved service , accelerated by the demise of the Cleveland Executive two years ago which deprived one of Europe 's biggest urban and industrial conurbations of a direct service to London . |
| 14 | Teesside has long demanded an improved service , accelerated by the demise of the Cleveland Executive two years ago which deprived one of Europe 's biggest urban and industrial conurbations of a direct service to London . |
| 15 | THE recent wild fluctuation in interest rates has only added an extra burden to people already having severe housing problems . |
| 16 | In some parts of Britain health services and local authorities are beginning to work together to develop an overall plan for services in their area . |
| 17 | He said the two countries had agreed to intensify their joint efforts to ‘ re-energise the peace process ’ , to encourage the partners to return to the negotiations , and to work together to achieve an early resumption of the next round of talks . |
| 18 | The photograph on the facing page shows various ways in which miniatures can be grouped together to make an effective display . |
| 19 | Or will governors consider taking the easy way out ( and the cheapest ) and appoint a local teacher , who has perhaps proved an adequate supply teacher in the recent past ? |
| 20 | The argument that public sector employment has expanded so much that it has absorbed too much labour and it has thus had an adverse effect on the national economy will be examined in the next chapter . |
| 21 | Manufacturing Manager — this person is responsible for the manufacturing and assembly processes , together with their associated product processes ( heat treatment , painting etc ) ; this work is carried out in accordance with Works Orders and schedules submitted by Production Planning & control ; Inspection has been included here , although it could have been located separately to provide an independent inspection service ; the Manufacturing Manager has a heavy responsibility for the recruitment , training , rewarding and retention of employees . |
| 22 | An excellent organizer and fund-raiser , the movement he created soon became an established part of British life . |
| 23 | It is a shame that Iain Brown 's outstanding scholarship , evident in the extensive captions , was not allowed to take the form of a numbered catalogue but he has nevertheless produced an attractive companion publication for the show ( Monumental Reputation . |
| 24 | INTERVIEW / Academician in peril : John Cale , Velvet Underground graduate , has just written an orchestral suite . |
| 25 | Gillian Newsum has just written an excellent book about him and we were lucky enough to be offered an extract to whet your appetite ! |
| 26 | In fact , the Countryside Commission has just announced an imaginative scheme for 12 ‘ community forests ’ on marginal urban fringe farmland . |
| 27 | It 's as if he has just noticed an extra thumb . |
| 28 | ‘ You must think what that means to a German composer who has just become an American citizen in the aftermath of the war , ’ Bamert says . |
| 29 | It has just won an additional franchise in Germany and according to Elstone , the company will move more and more into Europe as the UK market continues to mature . |
| 30 | Holmes looked like a man who has just won an important game . |