Example sentences of "[noun] [adj] at the last [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Madeleine , however , had insisted he bring along a girl to make up a foursome and Primrose was the only girl available at the last minute . |
| 2 | Provision for legislation for Marine Nature Reserves was only included in the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1987 at the last minute , after much pressure was brought to bear on Peers and MP 's by conservation bodies such as WWF and the Marine Conservation Society . |
| 3 | The only real worry is that , to finance a strategy driven by buying other firms , Hanson keeps a large cash balance — £7 billion at the last count . |
| 4 | He flicked the file open at the last letter . |
| 5 | Wayne 's World , in which he plays the villain , had grossed $110 million at the last count . |
| 6 | These show that the property portfolio is worth about £1.2 billion at present prices compared with £1.7 billion at the last year end . |
| 7 | Piggott realised his chance was minimal and Reid could be forgiven that Lester might wish to switch to Dr. Devious at the last minute . |
| 8 | The prospectus shows borrowings of £48.3 million dwarfed shareholders ' funds of £19.8 million at the last balance sheet date on 9 January . |
| 9 | Medau Blue featured large when we quizzed you on your views and the National Display Team wore Medau Blue at the last Reunion . |
| 10 | The Terry 's cash would be very useful to UB , which is chaired by Bob Clarke , who is known to be keen to cut the group 's high gearing — debt amounted to about £540 million at the last count — and pave the way for even more expansion . |