Example sentences of "[noun] in [verb] [prep] [art] [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | This principle applies in full force in dealing with the harmonic idioms of the present day , in which discords are approached and quitted with the utmost freedom , and there is often little or no feeling of resolution at all , for there must always be ‘ part-writing ’ and the notes must ‘ go somewhere ’ and not be left in the air , so to speak , even if the progressions are not in accord with nineteenth-century harmonic notions . |
| 2 | As one who joined the Leader of the Opposition in voting against the Single European Act , before the right hon. Gentleman became a Euro-fanatic , may I appeal to my right hon. Friend to warn the voters about the huge dangers to the much-improved labour relations of Britain if they were to vote into power any Government who were prepared to pass over the power to wreck our trade union reforms by majority vote in Brussels ? |
| 3 | Recently a large 6000m 2 custom Axminster contract for a five star international hotel in southern Sweden was won against stiff opposition from the U.K. and in Berlin , Stoddard Mattor are one of two finalists in quoting for a 10,000 square metre hotel project . |
| 4 | A special general conference of the predominantly Zulu Inkatha Freedom Party on Dec. 9 confirmed Mangosuthu Buthelezi as leader , and resolved to co-operate with other parties in working for a non-racial multiparty democracy . |
| 5 | It is commendable that they have once again quickly seized the opportunity to involve themselves fully with my Department in working towards the successful implementation of the council tax in 1993 . |
| 6 | If the child shows a habit of prolonged crying then instead of expecting him or her to sit there for a long period of time , the first break in crying after a few minutes should be taken by the parent as an opportunity to allow the child to get up . |
| 7 | The most feverish area of research in snowboarding for the past few years has been the quest for an improved binding system — in particular a releasable binding that works . |
| 8 | Not only are there the possibilities offered by electronic mail in communicating with the other school , but classes might put their information onto the computer and exchange data disks . |
| 9 | Despite being repudiated by his new party , he was elected state representative in 1989 and was nominated for US senator in 1990 , taking 44 per cent of the vote in losing to the incumbent Democrat . |
| 10 | ‘ Guided Conversation ’ sections deal with a number of useful functions ( e.g. asking for information/permission , making requests , reporting ) and give students practice in speaking in a whole range of situations and contexts . |
| 11 | ANSWER/ARGUMENT In accounting for the popular appeal of the Nazis , anti-semitism was not as significant as other factors , especially that of Hitler himself . |
| 12 | The successes first of Constantius and then of Aëtius in dealing with the Germanic invaders obscure the real weakness of the Roman position . |
| 13 | He could live happily among poor working people on his holidays , but found immense pleasure in staying in a French house so grand that a servant squeezed the tubes of toothpaste between applications . |
| 14 | ‘ The Health and Safety Executive decided it would be inappropriate to take any form of legal action in regard to the fatal accident , ’ said Mr Brunswick . |
| 15 | Teachers showed a great deal of skill in dealing with the many interruptions of the classroom day , generally managing to neutralize them either by simply refusing to be distracted by them , or by transmuting them into a part of the teaching session . |
| 16 | Recognizing the internalized self-image of the counsellee is an important perceptual skill in arriving at a working hypothesis . |
| 17 | Peter Ainsworth , Conservative member for Surrey East , was " Best Campaigning MP " for his willingness to promote the controversial — and ultimately unsuccessful — Hedgerows Bill [ see page 3 , this issue ] and his skill in negotiating with the conflicting interest groups . |
| 18 | Suppliers are required to submit each proposal in writing by the tender submission date of 1 August 1983 . |
| 19 | Darwin 's own Descent of Man , published the previous year , also marshalled evidence to show how the growth of moral faculties like self-control , love and altruism were key elements in progressing towards a higher moral culture . |
| 20 | Rationing and controls in general were not regarded by the public as desirable elements in planning for a better Britain but as irksome and restrictive consequences of the war which should be got rid of as soon as better times allowed . |
| 21 | In fact , although there is an element of truth to this position , the previous theoretical analysis is arguably of substantial assistance in commenting upon the current framework of the law . |
| 22 | Britain also sought American help in dealing with the unilateral declaration of independence by the whites of Southern Rhodesia in 1965 in the face of the Wilson government 's insistence on safeguards for the rest of the population . |
| 23 | Incidentally it is just at this point that I find many theologians who enter this field particularly weak ; mainly because what they deduce from a Biblical view is so general ( and sometimes even vague ) that it is of little practical help in choosing between the main alternatives of the world today . |
| 24 | There was no evidence that Berowne had started his own meal — that in itself might be of some help in deciding on the approximate time of death — but he had apparently either cajoled Harry into the church with the promise of a meal or , more likely , had supplied an obvious and immediate need before he was ready for his own share of the supper . |
| 25 | He is harsh and shows little pity in dealing with the fallen angels and his exclamation that his son will be exalted resounds with a rather curt and slightly arrogant ring . |
| 26 | Instead of the usual exercise in preaching to the converted , UKCMG members — real users rather than computer industry staff — brought with them a wealth of scepticism and experience to Thursday 's open systems stream that was both refreshing and alarming . |
| 27 | As an exercise in thinking about the unthinkable , the point is a counter to the idea of ‘ tactical ’ nuclear war as a first step in the ladder of escalation but , equally , it might be like trying to avoid any unwanted delays in Russian roulette by starting with a fully loaded gun . |
| 28 | Not only does the Institute possess the facilities and staff to implement such tuition , it also realises the need for flexibility in catering for a whole range of requirements . |
| 29 | And there are some advantages in buying from a local dealer ; if something goes wrong with your machine , you can take it straight back tot he shop and express your rage directly to the person you bought it from . |
| 30 | Whatever the long-term effects , there are great advantages in working in the mainstream : access to vastly superior resources and a huge potential audience ; the pay is also infinitely better , albeit insecure if you are freelance . |