Example sentences of "[noun] in [v-ing] a [adj] [noun pl] " in BNC.
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1 | Cuban relations with Czechoslovakia had already deteriorated sharply in March 1990 when the latter joined Poland , Bulgaria and Hungary in supporting a United Nations Human Rights Commission resolution critical of Cuba . |
2 | They had given rewards and favours to their supporters , especially in Wales , and " have succeeded in six years in creating a political spoils system which already rivals that of the United States . |
3 | In addition to its delay in acting against the armed forces , the government was also behind schedule in establishing a civilian police force , and in introducing judicial and electoral reform . |
4 | With the development of an increased awareness of the importance of financial management they could have an important role in undertaking a full accounts and forward budgeting programme . |
5 | The effects of the roles of teachers in precipitating an active sports interest can be , as I have pointed out , debilitating academically . |
6 | this time in promoting a Private Members ' Bill , which came to the statute book as the Civic Amenities Act , 1967 . |