Example sentences of "[verb] [conj] [art] fraction " in BNC.
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| 1 | In measuring visual acuity in this way , a figure which looks like a fraction is recorded . |
| 2 | This means that the fraction and exponent are adjusted until the fraction ( considered as a sequence of digits in the base used by the floating point system ) has a non-zero left-hand or most-significant digit . |
| 3 | We have tramped miles over mountain and moorland in search of sport , and one of the joys of living and fishing in Scotland is that in spite of nearly forty years ' trout fishing , we have at least another forty years to go before we can honestly say we know but a fraction of all the fishing available . |
| 4 | So far we have assumed that the fraction and exponent are positive . |
| 5 | It was a foolish thing to do , she knew that a fraction of a second too late ; he cannoned into her with such force that she fell heavily to the ground . |
| 6 | This means that the fraction and exponent are adjusted until the fraction ( considered as a sequence of digits in the base used by the floating point system ) has a non-zero left-hand or most-significant digit . |
| 7 | So I 'd suggest again that the sensible place to shout armed police is as soon as you enter because the fraction of a second between you getting from the hall to the bedroom is n't going to make any difference . |