Example sentences of "[conj] [noun sg] [verb] [pron] in a " in BNC.
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| 1 | Once the mystery has provided a sufficient reason for hero or heroine to find themselves in a good opening situation of suspense , the person or persons behind that mystery can be safety revealed . |
| 2 | Preference dividends can be accumulated if there are not sufficient distributable profits or cash to pay them in a particular financial year whereas , as noted above , loan stock obligations are a contractual commitment and must be paid whether the offeror makes profits or not . |
| 3 | It is a great pity that Fate placed her in a situation which allowed her no chance to properly exploit an undeniable talent . |
| 4 | These included being prepared to listen and acknowledge Tony 's difficulties , helping his father and girlfriend view them in a more understanding way , after allowing them to ventilate their feelings , clarifying the nature of Tony 's problems and helping him focus on those which he could do something about . |
| 5 | Sarah had her hair in plaits , and Mouse had his in a ponytail . |
| 6 | Stephanie unwound it like a cocoon , stroked and spread its spiky boughs , spent time and effort stabilising it in a bucket of earth with the weight from the kitchen scales . |