Example sentences of "[adj] [noun] ' [adj] [noun sg] [pron] " in BNC.
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| 1 | He was good enough to organize a complimentary flight for me on the Imperial Airways ' flying boat which plied the sea and air routes between Long Island Sound and Bermuda several times each week . |
| 2 | Three weeks ' extra salary which is given on the day before a holiday was taken . |
| 3 | I carried out stone from the cave , and after many days ' hard work I had a large cave in the side of the hill . |
| 4 | When we look at UK multinational corporations ' direct investment we again see the impact of the break-up of the Commonwealth as an economic bloc : in the early 1960s Commonwealth countries accounted for 60 per cent of the UK 's overseas direct assets , but by 1984 this figure had declined to 32 per cent ( taking account of current and ex-Commonwealth countries ) . |
| 5 | Intended for middle managers with at least two years ' relevant experience it is based on distance learning course and assessment materials which can be integrated with the individual 's work-place activities , thereby minimising career disruptions and maximising the benefits to employee and employer alike . |