Example sentences of "[adj] [verb] at [adv] [prep] the " in BNC.
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| 1 | Ideas of a third force proved impossible to realise at least in the short term . |
| 2 | The transition from a ‘ corporate ’ team management to a more ‘ individual ’ single-authority general management seems likely to continue at least into the early 1990s . |
| 3 | The evidence is that at the present time there is a serious lack of resources to care adequately for the number of sufferers living in ordinary housing , and that this mismatch between numbers and resources is likely to increase at least to the end of the century . |
| 4 | In the last century engravings showed hollyhocks with huge double flowers , all open at once from the top of the stem to the ground ! |
| 5 | Obviously if you have an essentially period home it is good to keep at least within the spirit of the place , although conversely , one old piece in a very modern hall can look stunning . |
| 6 | For some sections of the labour force , prosperous years which had begun in the 1780s continued at least for the first part of the war . |
| 7 | The second round of ‘ Unity ’ talks between the two opposing Unix factions are faring much better than the ill-fated first bout , though actual unity is unlikely to result at least in the short term . |
| 8 | I do n't wish to seem importunate , but if you do intend to sever the agreement I will be obliged to ask at least for the reimbursement of the expenses of my journey . ’ |