Example sentences of "[noun] [adj] [conj] [prep] a [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Currently , over 6,000 students worldwide have registered for the Distance Learning MBA , either by dealing with Henley direct or through a Network of Associate Institutions in countries around the world . |
| 2 | For such cases a field repair is soon effected with adhesive-backed sail repair tape , usually 50mm wide and in a heavyweight ripstop that might even be located in a matching colour ! |
| 3 | Financial circumstances other than as a result of redundancy under the terms of the Employment Protection ( Consolidation ) Act 1978 ( notice of which is received after the issue of the Booking Confirmation ) , disinclination to travel or weather conditions . |
| 4 | ( c ) Connected company A company is connected with the settlement if it falls within TA 1988 , s681(5). ( d ) " Capital sum " The expression " capital sum " has the same meaning as that given in s677 and any question whether a capital sum has been paid to the settlor by a body corporate or to a body corporate by the trustees shall be determined in the same way as any question under that section whether a capital sum has been paid to the settlor by the trustees ( s678(5) ) . |
| 5 | When it is complete , the slender glass and steel tube , standing well over a quarter of a mile high and with a base diameter of only 43 metres , will soar above and keep watch over the garden of fin de siècle delights at La Défense . |
| 6 | Ultimately , the role of planning is limited by the restricted powers available and by a lack of co-ordination with other public and quasi-public agencies . |
| 7 | As Joan de Warenne , she had no place at court other than as a servant — should privileges such as befitted her true station be accorded her , unwelcome suspicion would be aroused . |
| 8 | Whether employed as a part-time sales assistant or as a manager , all staff are offered the opportunity to develop their careers within Thresher . |
| 9 | Ardnamurchan is a long peninsula thrusting far into the Atlantic , having a coastline fretted with bays and coves and a hilly hinterland uncultivated except for a scattering of crofts . |
| 10 | He lifted one palm uppermost and for a moment seemed half swayed , but his scepticism reasserted itself and he gave an aggressive jerk of his head . |
| 11 | Most businesses will place , or take , orders by telephone , or as a result of face to face dealing , for instance as a result of a representative 's visit or , less formally , at a trade fair or over a business lunch . |
| 12 | A statement read : ‘ We now believe that the decision to employ John Birt other than as a staff member was a mistake and we deeply regret the dismay it has caused to the public and to BBC staff . |
| 13 | It seems at first sight strange that in a disposition essentially formless so much time should be spent by the jurists on questions of wording . |
| 14 | A man who was in all probability married and with a family . |
| 15 | Each dock measured approximately 230 metres long by 90 metres wide and they were entered by a lock 46 metres long , 11 metres wide and with a depth on the sill of 5.20 metres at high water spring tide . |
| 16 | A tiny creature who was muffled in a tunic with the collar upturned and with a scarf across her mouth and a forage cap whose peak was pulled down over her eyes . |
| 17 | It was a very cold morning , the sky bright and without a cloud , but Silver and his man were standing in a low mist . |
| 18 | Four dents , each 4-5 centimetres deep and with a diameter of 14-16cm , were clearly visible . |
| 19 | During the last year Enterprise Training paid special attention to becoming more cost effective and as a result , investment has been made in equipment , staff development , and the premises . |
| 20 | For this purpose the owner will include any person in occupation other than as a tenant from year to year or for any less term or as tenant at will ( London Building Act 1930 , s5 ) . |
| 21 | This would seem to preclude any direction being given to a taxing master other than for a taxation on a standard basis or an indemnity basis . |
| 22 | It is important to note , however , that although firms may or may have to obtain authorisation from a body other than the Law Society , the latter 's Practice Rules ( in particular , r1 ( obtaining instructions ) , r2 ( publicity ) , r3 ( introductions and referrals ) , r5 ( offering services other than as a solicitor ) , and r10 ( receipt of commission from third parties ) ) must continue to be observed notwithstanding that the requirements of the authorising body may be less demanding . |
| 23 | These questions are designed to encourage debate and make students aware that in a world of uncertainty accounting is not able to provide the definitive answer . |
| 24 | ‘ You can often do more good at grass roots level than as a Backbench opposition MP . ’ |