Example sentences of "[adv] [subord] allowing [noun pl] " in BNC.
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| 1 | We are leading in the European Community , rather than allowing others to lead us . |
| 2 | 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 . |
| 3 | 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 . |
| 4 | 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 . |
| 5 | 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 . |
| 6 | 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 . |
| 7 | ‘ They bring management capabilities , investment , as well as allowing Angolans access to new technology . ’ |