Example sentences of "[conj] [vb base] a [adj] [noun] [to-vb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | It is never expected to take up demands or make a real effort to change conditions . |
| 2 | At your request , we will assess your energy needs and recommend or design a specific solution to meet your precise requirements . |
| 3 | mode of argument ( g ) : Exemplify theories , terms or approaches , or use a classificatory system to describe a text ( usually in order to reflect back on how suitable or effective the descriptive system is ) . |
| 4 | Presses are easily obtained from a great many shops and are not very expensive , although if you wish you can make your own , or ask a handy friend to help out if you are not very practical . |
| 5 | And also you need to be coloured or have a good degree to get the job . |
| 6 | In older gardens , particularly those that date back to Edwardian or Victorian times , you might be lucky enough to inherit paths laid in old blue paving bricks , or some of those delightful ‘ rope ’ edging tiles that cost a small fortune to buy today . |
| 7 | The aim of science is to falsify theories and to replace them by better theories , theories that demonstrate a greater ability to withstand tests . |
| 8 | something wrong with all the people that allow a few people to do this ? |
| 9 | Whatever the conditions are that force a young person to run away from home , there is no doubt that institutionalised care exacerbates them . |
| 10 | If a minimum temperature of about 13°C/55°F is difficult to maintain , a heated propagator is worth considering for those plants that require a high temperature to germinate , such as tomatoes , sweetcorn and many bedding plants . |
| 11 | We are committed to putting money and people into the sort of programmes that take a long time to make . |
| 12 | ‘ I think it 's a waste of time growing vegetables such as sprouts and cabbages that take a long time to grow and are cheap in the shops , but I enjoy growing beans , carrots and marrows . |
| 13 | It is towards high definition programs that take a long time to write . |
| 14 | Those that need a long day-length to complete their life-cycle often refuse to bloom in the shade . |
| 15 | Lots of activities that need a spiritual power to make them work are actually outlawed by God in the Bible , so any spiritual power being used in them is clearly not from him but is from Satan ; God would n't ban something that he 'd created for our good ! |
| 16 | Pension funds , in particular , are interested in buying investment trusts that have a wide discount to net asset value in order to build up their portfolios . |
| 17 | Leading indicator variables are particular economic variables that have a proven ability to signal the movement of the economy in advance . |
| 18 | But most of us would probably eschew the ostentatious and eccentric , and settle for an honest and straightforward run of bindings that have a plain tale to tell of their place and time . |
| 19 | In order to bring about sustained growth , the Government will have to reverse the cuts that they have made in the training budget and develop a long-term programme to increase the quantity and quality of skills throughout British industry . |
| 20 | ON being mistreated by British Rail most passengers probably prefer to forget the experience , get on with their lives and make a mental note to take night classes in the ridiculously complicated ticket system . |
| 21 | Ours were led on a policy led planning process which was driven by the needs of , which are clearly identified in the an anti poverty strategy which is designed to protect the services , the jobs , to regenerate the local economy and make a better place to live and for children to grow up in . |
| 22 | If you like hanging out washing rather than drying it in the bowels of an expensive machine , you will need to tuck away a line and make a dry path to get to and from it . |
| 23 | Our task and privilege is to take the time and make a serious effort to reflect on our lives and to realise anew , the saving and sanctifying power of God . |
| 24 | THE immediate post-Christmas and New Year period is an opportune time to check your weight and count the excess pounds put on after the festive holiday — and a time to count the cost to your health and make a serious attempt to reduce the surplus . |
| 25 | We snap a toothpick and make a half-hearted attempt to stick it to our chin . |
| 26 | Obviously the decrease in the amount of time spent with the first-born will have an effect but many parents are aware of this and make a great effort to give attention to the older child . |
| 27 | The convoy would stay overnight in Loznica , in Serbia , and make a fresh attempt to reach Cerska today she said . |
| 28 | Time to take advantage of any loose word like lucky and make a last effort to change the serious situation building up . |
| 29 | Be aware of the category you fall into before you go for the interview and make a conscious effort to avoid the pitfalls . |
| 30 | But Tories have attacked the decision and say a golden opportunity to boost foreign trade links could have been lost . |