Example sentences of "[adj] [to-vb] [adv] [prep] the [num ord] " in BNC.
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| 31 | Only the leading two candidates are entitled to go through to the second round . |
| 32 | Cy emerged carrying a saddle , ready to weigh out for the next race . |
| 33 | But all the time they forage they are alert , ready to withdraw instantly at the first hint of danger . |
| 34 | No , no I know well ready to get on with the next bit . |
| 35 | Even though everyone ended up dirty , wet and muddy they all thoroughly enjoyed themselves and were eager to get on to the next event . |
| 36 | Dealers left for a quiet early evening drink in the sunshine , ready to return ahead of the first ‘ exit polls ’ last night . |
| 37 | Yet it is not clear that Thailand is well-placed to move on to the next stage of economic development . |
| 38 | Batch production can be relatively well planned and controlled , but queueing problems may arise when batches are ready to move on to the next operation . |
| 39 | Although it can be very tempting to splash out on the first splendid specimen that catches your eye , you might be surprised at what you can find once you really start looking . |