Example sentences of "[adj] [conj] [verb] a [noun sg] or " in BNC.
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| 1 | An application under the Children Act which would have the effect of varying or discharging a direction or order made in wardship proceedings before 14 October 1991 should be made to the High Court even though the wardship itself may have ceased on that date under the transitional provisions ( In Re C ( a Minor ) , CA ( 1991 ) , cited above , see also Appendix 5 ) . |
| 2 | Tall narrow windows can be made into a feature by keeping the treatment simple and fitting a roller or Roman blind within the window embrasure in order to preserve its outline . |
| 3 | As simple as lighting a fire or finding a dry place to sleep . |
| 4 | I thought she might have been taken ill or had a fall or something . ’ |
| 5 | The main aim of all the above would be to ensure that using a microcomputer as a tool becomes as natural as using a telephone or a typewriter . |
| 6 | It stood idle for some time , eventually being sold in 1897 and demolished a year or so later . |
| 7 | This does not in the least matter when looking at birds or distant ships , but it is not helpful when observing a planet or a star , when it is important to collect as much light as possible . |
| 8 | ‘ Literacy means more than learning a code or writing a word . |
| 9 | Maybe one day she will be beautiful and become a model or film star . ’ |
| 10 | Update the DC using option 2.1.2 — Update DC , PAGE 3 and enter a module or list of modules known to LIFESPAN which are to be changed . |
| 11 | They seem to settle down and learn the language and then they suddenly become desperate and want a crumpet or something . ’ |
| 12 | But every so often I go a bit crazy and hit a wall or go out and start drinking , but that sort of thing does n't worry me very much . |
| 13 | I 'll buy a guide book , go see some stuff , kill a couple of hours while you go plop yourself down somewhere cool and shady and have a beer or whatever this season 's trendy drink is , and then we 'll meet at six o'clock or so , ride back to the palace together , and tell Anna we had an absolutely smashing day . ’ |
| 14 | ‘ It is not the same as having a video or television stolen . |
| 15 | Like a chariot , a War Wagon can not move over obstacles or difficult terrain other than to cross a bridge or ford . |
| 16 | If you are not sure who to get in touch with for help and advice , ring the Winter Warmth Line 0800 289 404 or get a friend or relation to do it for you . |