Example sentences of "[conj] [vb infin] the [noun sg] [prep] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Where the rate of technical advance , or the rate of depletion , is endogenous , then it may be possible permanently to raise or lower the rate of growth through tax or other measures . |
| 2 | It must surely be apparent that , with death visiting almost every family with such regularity , any attempt to mask or evade the reality of death could not have succeeded , and would probably have made the situation worse . |
| 3 | ANY attempt at a face-to-face meeting with the IRA is a dangerous operation , because it could either help or hinder the cause of peace . |
| 4 | Furthermore , publishing information to enable or assist the circumvention of copy-protection is similarly treated . |
| 5 | Barry Cox , LWT communications director , said that the company was unable to comment or discuss the scheme before publication . |
| 6 | Does the powerlessness of the programmer to control or predict the course of evolution in the computer seem paradoxical ? |
| 7 | This , in turn , depends upon users and user interests ; it may be necessary to conduct a survey to discover or update the profile of user interests . |
| 8 | It is patently clear that the Blues must sell to buy or consider the possibility of exchange deals . |
| 9 | Should the teacher have the opportunity to choose or decline the offer of help from a parent ? |
| 10 | Even allowing for doubt about whether the vitamin supplementation was effective , administering it seems to be a one way bet — at worst it is harmless , but at best it may cure or prevent the disorder in question . |
| 11 | The problems associated with the battle of the forms arise because the common law principles governing the formation of contracts are based on the concept of a bargain arrived at through a process of negotiation , while the whole purpose of standard conditions is to minimise or exclude the process of negotiation . |
| 12 | If the jury feels that a considerable number of children would read or see the article in question , and would be corrupted by the experience , it may decide that this number constitutes a significant proportion of the class which comprises the likely audience . |
| 13 | Many schools have had to double or triple the number of management meetings — yet members of the public who are governors receive no remuneration . |
| 14 | the means within a program to reduce or enlarge the amount of space an image will occupy . |
| 15 | Under the Vienna Convention the right to terminate or suspend the treaty for material breach by another party is limited to the parties . |
| 16 | The trick is to dissolve or suspend the molecule in drop of matrix material such as glycerol . |
| 17 | Secondly if the first question is answered affirmatively , it is necessary to consider whether there are any considerations which ought to negative , or to reduce or limit the scope of duty or the class of person to whom it is owed or the damages to which a breach of it may give rise . |
| 18 | GABA may act to delay or limit the spread of seizure activity . |
| 19 | It is best to avoid or limit the intake of acid or acid producing foods and drinks such as those containing refined sugars , tea , coffee , alcohol , citrus fruits and juices etc , ( although home-made lemon barley water is a useful traditional remedy . ) |
| 20 | Those attending will look to you , the chairman , to limit or control the amount of time spent on various topics . |
| 21 | Socio-economic and environmental conditions and levels of medical technology and practice can either mediate or reinforce the influence of nuptiality and reproductive patterns upon fetal , infant , early childhood and maternal health and mortality . |
| 22 | Will they improve or worsen the standard of care given to Londoners — and to a wider group of patients who use London 's specialist services and benefit from its research and teaching ? |
| 23 | Natural constituents such as ammonia , soil particles , seaspray , and volcanic emissions of sulphur dioxide and hydrogen sulphide can increase or decrease the pH of precipitation . |
| 24 | For those who become involved at a stage when there is a high degree of frailty , there are many sensitive decisions in daily caring which can slow down or halt the progress of dependence . |
| 25 | During the meeting , doctors and nutritionists will report on studies from around the world which show that certain vitamins may prevent or halt the progression of heart disease , cancer , rheumatism , and nervous disorders such as Parkinson 's Disease . |
| 26 | It did not do so , but — with minimal discussion of the implications — it enacted ( in s.6(c) ) that nothing in the foregoing sections restricted liability for contempt of court ‘ in respect of conduct intended to impede or prejudice the administration of justice . ’ |
| 27 | Constitutions , while they may create the institutions of government and allocate power to these institutions , also generally seek to control or restrain the exercise of power . |
| 28 | For companies with more than 250 employees , give a description of the action taken to maintain or develop the provision of information to and consultation with employees . |
| 29 | Do n't be too influenced either by colour — you can often buy pvc liners in blue or ‘ stone ’ ( buff or beige ) , but you 're constructing a pond not a swimming pool , and mud and algae will soon hide or discolour the liner below water level , and every part that shows above can look glaringly conspicuous . |
| 30 | Is the 1988 Act likely to promote or impede the achievement of equality of opportunity ? |