Example sentences of "[conj] [modal v] [verb] [adv prt] a [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Other modules like ‘ History of art ’ , ‘ Media studies ’ and ‘ Tourism ’ already have or can take on a European context . |
| 2 | The Government 's proposition is simple : a person making a claim that may date back a great many years ought to be able to produce some evidence to back it up . |
| 3 | As the Allies had discovered in all their abortive offensives , however wide the front might be there would always be a devilish machine gun on a flank that could hold up a whole division ; broaden the front to eliminate that machine gun , and inevitably there would be yet another on the new flank . |
| 4 | It was remarkably clean and well-maintained , and all the lights worked but Clive felt as if he ought to be wearing a pith helmet , and carrying a hunting rifle that could bring down a charging rhino at fifty paces . |
| 5 | In conclusion , I would like to reiterate my earlier remarks concerning our own enthusiasm for your project and indeed would look forward to being part of the team that would bring about a successful conclusion to your plans . |
| 6 | It is this hope that will bring about a new and better world . |
| 7 | However , performing its adaptive function blood pressure is merely a natural physiological trait , though one that can vary over a wide range even in healthy individuals . |
| 8 | And it has a sonar location and detection system that can pick up a sunken object at the bottom of the ocean just as easily as it can pinpoint a lurking submarine . |
| 9 | Conversely , if you are building up to a competition and wish to greatly increase your fitness and endurance , the FDR should be very intense and should make up a large part of your training . |
| 10 | He 's undoubtedly intelligent , we know he 's a thespian of some note and could put up a spirited and convincing defence in court . |
| 11 | ( 2 ) The Upgrading of Land Tenure Rights Bill would enable 300,000 black householders to convert their existing 99-year leases to full ownership of their homes , and would set up a single property register , while government land loaned to rural tribes for communal farming would be transferred to ownership by those tribes . |
| 12 | I would then clean my riding boots and would lay out a white shirt , my pony club tie my jodhpurs ready for the morning . |
| 13 | The scourge of shepherds and farmers , the boobrie is greedy and will gobble up a whole flock of sheep in just one night . |
| 14 | Laundry will require less soaps , detergents and fabric conditioners and will take on a luxurious feel . |
| 15 | Most people know the main animal sources of protein and can reel off a basic list : meat , fish , eggs , and dairy products such as milk , yogurt , and cheese . |
| 16 | And despite being so cool , DJ still has a fiery temper and can summon up a useful blast of flame breath at any time . |