Example sentences of "[adv] [subord] allowing [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | We are leading in the European Community , rather than allowing others to lead us . |
| 2 | Some counties take the view that the cricket they provide should take the form that their members want rather than allowing Test cricket to take precedence . |
| 3 | Unless we , as legislators , are prepared to treat such circumstances with that degree of seriousness , rather than allowing fines even in the low thousands to be imposed , we are unlikely to secure the safety culture to which North sea workers are , sadly , not accustomed but are certainly entitled . |
| 4 | In the civil service the prevailing ethos is one of control of subordinates rather than allowing discretion . |
| 5 | Many systems operate at ‘ document ’ level , rather than allowing folder or series level management of records . |
| 6 | The National Assembly on March 19 adopted the government 's amendments to the July 1989 electoral law [ ibid. ] , apparently tabled in view of the perceived strength of the FIS , which introduced proportional representation to increase the share of seats won by smaller parties , rather than allowing parties with over 50 per cent of the vote to take all the seats in that locality . |
| 7 | If you find it hard to accept authority from younger nurses who may have less overall experience than you , try to explain your difficulties to them rather than allowing resentment to build up between you . |
| 8 | The extra space will allow the Museum to conduct helicopter pleasure flights and provide a helipad for visiting helicopters , as well as allowing development of an undercover restoration workshop , which will be followed by the construction of a £1.5 million display hangar on the existing site . |
| 9 | Discussion of each individual 's understanding of the overdose can be a potent means of initiating such communication , as well as allowing expression of feelings about the act ( p. 23 ) . |
| 10 | As well as allowing students to progress to employment or to higher education , general SVQs will be clearly linked to SVQs in particular occupational areas . |
| 11 | The regular production of films featuring these performers gave their production companies some sort of economic foundation to build on , as well as allowing producers like Balcon and Dean a glimpse of what a popular British cinema might achieve . |
| 12 | Malcolmson has shown that fairs had special significance in terms of courtship and sexual activity for the young as well as allowing participants the chance of winning status and prestige among their peers . |
| 13 | ‘ They bring management capabilities , investment , as well as allowing Angolans access to new technology . ’ |
| 14 | As well as allowing progression to various HNCs and HNDs , the general SVQs will also link with recently-accredited SVQs in banking and insurance . |