Example sentences of "[adj] [verb] the right " in BNC.
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| 1 | If it is argued on the basis of this reply that even a maniac is not beyond redemption and that given the right kind of treatment he might be able to take his place again within society , the argument only serves to show the different moral considerations that can be brought to bear on situations of moral dilemma . |
| 2 | He postulated that given the right conditions and sufficient length of time , all ( or nearly all — Carroll left out the lowest live per cent ) pupils can achieve mastery . |
| 3 | Might it not also be possible to find the right hon. Gentleman a researcher who can at least draft a simple apology ? |
| 4 | 2 Raise the right knee . |
| 5 | It is far too early to say whether this produces the right result ; only time and history will show . |
| 6 | Anyone who is prepared to wear the right ‘ gear ’ and to join in the singing and chanting will be accepted . |
| 7 | It was one thing to make the necessary financial decisions , and another to obtain the right candidate for the post . |
| 8 | The reasons for the variations are many but there are probably some underlying trends that make it easier to pick the right bureau for the job . |
| 9 | He also emphasizes that the chief executive should take into account the power structure of the organization , be careful to choose the right time to promote initiatives , and , in particular , avoid committing himself publicly to a specific objective or action until he knows that it is definitely what he wants and that he can get the support . |
| 10 | He 's quite willing to do the right thing by the girl . |
| 11 | Coming from the other direction , the internal auditor is said by some to have the right background in systems of control by may be , at least initially , too much focused on the , albeit increasingly onerous , financial and computer issues . |
| 12 | Undoubtedly this proved the right choice , if for the wrong reasons . |
| 13 | 2 Raising the right leg and bending at the knee , twist slightly to the left . |
| 14 | Bonar Law was prepared to make the right noises — in 1913 at Manchester he called for a positive social policy in Disraelian lines for " the swing of the pendulum is not enough " , but he would give no more active support . |
| 15 | Later Helen told Maureen that they had intended to wait until nearer the time to announce their news , but that seemed the right moment . |
| 16 | And the wide range of economical cooking methods and equally wide range of colours and styles make it easy to choose the right oven for you . |
| 17 | Such differences in the behaviour of different cancers of the same organ does not make it easy to identify the right hormones for treatment . |
| 18 | I was delighted to hear the right hon. and learned Gentleman refer to the work of his own police force in setting up a unit to receive that kind of report from women . |
| 19 | Four regions cover over 98% of the UK population so from these it 's easy to select the right coverage package . |
| 20 | Four region covers over 98% of the UK population so from these it 's easy to select the right coverage package . |
| 21 | It may be full of happiness for those who are fortunate to have the right conditions at play in their lives , but there is no doubt how stretching it can be to live in close proximity to your relations . |
| 22 | After reading the submission of the Ulster Unionist party , I am delighted to tell the right hon. Gentleman and his hon. Friends that I can add to their happiness . |
| 23 | On the other hand , such bodies are , of course , acting to further the public interest , and it has not always proved easy to strike the right balance between independence and public accountability . |
| 24 | So it is not easy to strike the right balance between over-control by central government and the consequent stifling of local initiative , and too little check on local action resulting in serious neglect of some social needs . |
| 25 | He has taken steps to alleviate the problem of attitude but it is n't always easy to strike the right balance . |
| 26 | Thus it seems to be not so much the articulation of words per se that engages the right hemisphere in these patients but the spontaneous putting together of meaningful speech . |
| 27 | Working-class heroes have often flirted with delinquency in adolescence : it is hard to find the right channel for extraordinary energy . |
| 28 | It was sometimes hard to find the right thing to say . |
| 29 | However , I think we are more likely to find the right answer if we ask the right question . |
| 30 | But her supper table was renowned ; it was likely to attract the right kind of dissolute young man , coming out of the theatre or on his way to a private gambling party . |