Example sentences of "[adj] [noun pl] ['s] [noun] because [pers pn] " in BNC.
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| 1 | In Indonesia , in October 1990 , post-graduate researcher Bonar Tigor Naipospos was sentenced to eight and a half years ' imprisonment because he ‘ attempted to undermine Indonesian state ideology ’ through participation in a university study group and distributing banned literature . |
| 2 | Platies are an ideal beginners ' fish because they will stand poor water conditions — but no fish can survive poisoning caused by poor filtration . |
| 3 | Management organized a Black workers ' meeting because they needed our response to a report on ethnic minorities . |
| 4 | Parents may understandably often try to deny the reality of their black children 's unhappiness because they like to think that their children are secure and happy , thus reflecting their success as adopters . |
| 5 | Tourism is also becoming an important component of developing nations ' economy because it is a source of foreign income . |
| 6 | It is important the fireworks do n't get into young children 's hands because they themselves er will be in danger . |
| 7 | Women ‘ police ’ other women 's bodies because we know how important our appearance is in a society which objectifies us . |