Example sentences of "[noun] and [to-vb] [prep] [art] [adj] " in BNC.

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1 Despite these real successes , however , my sense is that now is a time to take stock and to reflect on the theoretical , pedagogic and political foundations of multiculturalism and antiracism .
2 At the end of 1936 G. D. H. Cole , in his The Peoples Front , advocated the formation of " Radical Groups " , to work in local Liberal parties and to co-operate with the Labour and Communist Parties .
3 Chissano and Dhlakama pledged ( i ) to guarantee conditions that would allow complete political freedom " in accordance with internationally recognized principles of democracy " ; ( ii ) to guarantee the personal security of all Mozambican citizens and all members of political parties ; ( iii ) to accept the role of the international community and particularly the UN in monitoring and guaranteeing the implementation of the general peace agreement , particularly the ceasefire agreement and electoral process ; ( iv ) to respect the principles contained in Protocol No. 1 [ see p. 38517 ] under the terms of which the government undertook not to adopt or apply laws which could conflict with agreements between the parties , while Renamo undertook to stop fighting and to behave as a political party ; ( v ) to respect political rights , with the government specifically committing itself to incorporating the various agreements and protocols into law [ see pp. 38517 ; 38565 ; 38804 ] ; and ( vi ) to complete an agreed agenda and sign a general peace agreement incorporating a ceasefire by Oct. 1 .
4 He had two political advisers : Harold Macmillan , the British Resident Minister in the Mediterranean ( holding Cabinet rank ) , whose role was to act as British political adviser and to liaise with the British Government .
5 A good deal of money has been made tarting up riverside and bank top pubs to take account of the new ambiance and to cater to the non-industrial affluent .
6 Y. Radday has used Hebrew stylometry to address the problem of the unity of Isaiah and to argue against the standard critical theory which sees the book of Genesis as woven from three disparate strands of tradition .
7 The right to elect members on to the Executive Committee and to vote at the Annual General Meeting
8 The group will meet once or twice a month to discuss business coming before the council and to decide on a collective attitude .
9 It is also undeniable that he sees a part of the truth — such ceremonies educated the young at large to respect their elders and betters and to aspire to the same glory ( Polyb. 6.54.3 ) : they were civic festivals .
10 Whatever it was , he appointed one John Leathart , a mining engineer , to conduct a survey of the Coniston Mines and to advise on the true position there .
11 Office Management I provides the theoretical framework to allow students to respond to direction and to operate within the necessary constraints of the organisational environment .
12 In these situations they are able to contribute information and guidance regarding the problems that pupils have with visual activities and to consider on an individual basis the compounding effect that these may have in terms of the other disabilities from which the child may suffer .
13 Nevertheless , it is likely that he was quick to accommodate himself to the victor and to profit from a new source of patronage .
14 You may be able to continue giving care and support to the abandoned partner but it is still necessary to accept both the loss and the change and to look for a positive way forward .
15 You could find it useful to comment on past reactions and to ask for a fresh angle : ‘ When we 've talked about having some staff working from home , we 've always got bogged down in cost factors regarding the technology needed .
16 ‘ He told me about the importance of eating and drinking on the course to maintain my energy level and to keep on the same emotional level throughout a round . ’
17 a system designed for a specific user and to work as an integrated unit .
18 The committees are empowered to take evidence from ministers , civil servants and outside experts and to call for the necessary papers and records .
19 People like Dad did n't struggle to make money and to live in a smart district of Leeds , in order to have a daughter living a dangerous , flashy , immoral life .
20 I learnt that people think it is very important to have money and to come from a good family .
21 To be a hero on the field and to aspire to the red jersey of Wales was far and away the most dashing thing you could do .
22 You know that it is extremely risky to leave the choice late and that , at the very latest , you must be organised in time to have a good look at the proposed field and to get into a good position for a proper base leg .
23 A tendency to absorb smaller houses and to engage in a conscious policy of territorial expansion appears to have marked their behaviour in the second half of the thirteenth century .
24 Details are not yet available , but one proposal is to establish regular deadlines for grant applications and to require for the first selection round a short summary of project proposals rather than the full 20-page application , as is now the case .
25 All other teams are instantly relagated to shiteball teams and have no say in what they do or if they are honoured by an invitation from the team of the universe to play them then the scum also have the right to select the opposition team and to decide on the appropriate scoreline before the match begins .
26 And , finally , take heed that all worthy citizens are invited to visit the company 's magnificent station at Raven Square and to ride on the mighty little steam trains which operate very day until the sixth day of September . ’
27 We deserved our lead and to lose in the last minute was terrible . ’
28 The purpose of these Guidelines is to take these general codes as a starting point and to comment on the practical implications of the responsibility owed by engineers in respect of risk issues , and to provide specific guidance to resolve risk concerns satisfactorily ( see also Guideline 3 , Resolving a Risk Concern , page 12 ) ) .
29 Nuclear Electric , a third generating company , was to be established to take control of the nuclear power stations and to remain in the public sector .
30 Like modern reform Judaism , it wished to discard laws of purity of time , space and bodily fluids and to focus on the ethical and universalist aspects of the biblical faith .
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