Example sentences of "[unc] [unc] [noun sg] for the [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The size of a semi-empirical calculation is thus much less than that of an ab initio calculation for the same molecule , even if only first row elements are concerned . |
| 2 | At first glance , Lambeth 's 2.25% discount from its standard rate for the first 12 months of the loan looks a slightly better deal than Portman 's 2.0% discount for the same period . |
| 3 | His group has been involved in parallel computing since the early 1980s ; software produced at CalTech has become a de facto standard for the various ‘ hypercube ’ machines manufactured in the United States . |
| 4 | It did not create a de jure status for the interim government in Somalia . |
| 5 | It has been brought forward to 5 April to allow institutional shareholders to enjoy the 25 per cent grossing-up for the last time . |
| 6 | After a two-year freeze on wage rises , management at Cleveland Potash have agreed a five per cent increase for the 956 employees , backdated to January 1 . |
| 7 | Over the long term there has been an ‘ age-migration ’ of the accident statistics , whereby the number of under-15s killed per annum has fallen by 61 per cent from 1927–82 compared to an 80 per cent increase for the 15–24 year old group . |
| 8 | I note that the biggest single beneficiary is Scottish Opera with a 2.3 per cent increase for the coming year ; likewise , Scottish Ballet attracts the same increase . |
| 9 | A planned budget for 1991 estimated at $80,000 million contained provision for a 15.7 per cent rise for the social sector and one of 41.2 per cent for the controversial National Solidarity ( Pronasol ) anti-poverty programme [ see below ] which had a budget of $1,000 million in 1990 . |
| 10 | The 54 per cent turnout of the 4,800,000 registered voters was significantly lower than the more than 95 per cent turnout for the 1980 and 1985 elections [ see pp. 30367-75 ; 34020-21 ] . |
| 11 | A referendum on Aug. 22 was officially recorded as showing 71.9 per cent approval for the proposed new constitution embodying the change to a multiparty system . |
| 12 | The CD used to be considered a luxury item , but last year its share of the music market broke the 50 per cent barrier for the first time . |
| 13 | We assume , for instance , 100 per cent efficiency for the measuring devices , which is better than technology can deliver . |
| 14 | In fact , Japan 's trade surplus registered declines for nine consecutive months during 1989 and recorded an overall 17 per cent drop for the whole year , from $77,600 million in 1988 to $64,400 million . |
| 15 | Upon notice being given to the Corporation that the motor car described in the Schedule is to be laid up and out of use for a period of not less than four consecutive weeks ( otherwise than as a result of loss or damage covered by the Policy ) and subject to the relative International Motor Insurance Card ( Green Card ) being returned to the Corporation the Policy will be automatically suspended as from the date upon which such Card is received by the Corporation except as regards loss of or damage to such motor car by fire lightning explosion theft or attempted theft and on renewal a refund of 75% of the pro rata premium for the suspended period will be deducted from the renewal premium . |
| 16 | When entering a kung fu club for the first time , there are certain principles of etiquette to be observed . |