Example sentences of "[adj] [conj] [vb base] [prep] the [adj -est] " in BNC.

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1 So , when I found I wanted to write a book that would reflect a little on whether we should strive to be perfect or settle for the second-best but practical , I realised I would have to have a murder that was in some way imperfect .
2 A good melon should feel heavy for its size , so hold two or three and go for the heaviest .
3 The prose does the work , the illustrations interfere at the worst and supplement at the best — so much for pictures in the classroom .
4 Liam just decided to ignore it all and hope for the best .
5 Those that resonate with the strongest vibrations will suffer the most damage .
6 If you are still worried , then play safe and go to the nearest source of help .
7 I think he 's cunning , astute and alert for the slightest nuances . ’
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