Example sentences of "[verb] [adv prt] general [noun pl] " in BNC.

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1 Since it is not possible to handle statistical issues in any detail in a general account of sociolinguistic methodology , I shall concentrate in this section on picking out general principles of particular relevance to sociolinguists , referring as appropriate to more specialist treatments .
2 The commission , which will meet two to three times a year , will work out general proposals and arbitrate in the matter of claims lodged by both sides .
3 A motion was proposed and passed at that meeting , which set out general suggestions concerning a possible way forward .
4 It aims to use detailed empirical observations both to draw out general trends and processes that occur in state enterprise industrial relations , and to illuminate the factors that create different responses in similar industries .
5 We can do no more here than set down general guidelines .
6 The directive will require mutual recognition of the various regulatory systems , and lay down general principles for national supervisors .
7 The statement sets out general principles — appropriate to all computer users — relating to efforts to minimise disruption of an organisation 's activities and business , and potential financial loss as a result of computer failure .
8 While each university plans and validates its own degree programmes in the light of a general awareness of policies , constraints and demands , the CNAA sets out general principles for first degree courses under its aegis .
9 [ Regarding the ] differentiation between the various stages in the training for research work … on this matter again it is not our function to make detailed recommendations , but to lay down general principles .
10 It is only possible to lay down general rules , perhaps the most important of which is that grass , and more especially clover , must always be sown early enough in the growing season to have become fairly established before the continuous wet conditions of winter set in .
11 120 centres take up general SVQs and Skillstart
12 In setting out general guidelines for a solicitor negotiating on behalf of a plaintiff , Pritchard counsels caution .
13 Methods of recruitment that HQ is responsible for are ; following up general enquiries , attending national summer events , and international mailings .
14 In most cases heads of faculty picked up general issues that had emerged during the reporting process e.g. public image , relationships between subject departments , staff support ( or lack of it ) for extra-curricular activities .
15 When you are working out general costs of working vis à vis earning do remember to take into account the costs of studying for any additional qualifications .
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