Example sentences of "[noun sg] contains a [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The basic rule is that if the second syllable of the verb contains a long vowel or diphthong , or if it ends with more than one consonant , that second syllable is stressed . |
| 2 | The preceding text contains a simple message : parents take action to solve behaviour problems ; professionals take action to help them do it . |
| 3 | The defective gene in the wrinkled variety contains an extra piece of DNA — the stuff genes are made of — which prevents it working properly . |
| 4 | Here there is no legally unlimited legislature , even in the widest interpretation of ‘ legislature ’ ; but the system of course contains an ultimate rule of recognition and , in the clauses of its constitution , a supreme criterion of validity … |
| 5 | The theology of SPRED is that every human experience contains a hidden truth about God , His plan , His world and our lives . |
| 6 | Whilst the student grant contains a fixed amount for housing , it is generally regarded as well below market rates that , of course , vary according to area . |
| 7 | Each story contains a different claim by Jesus that set himself against the religious leaders and pointed to the new way of Christianity : |
| 8 | The fact that the powder contains a new scientific break-through might interest some . |
| 9 | The average man 's ejaculate contains an estimated 200,000,000 sperm , although this represents just two per cent of the total ejaculate ; the other ninety-eight per cent consists of the mucus-like semen . |
| 10 | This appendix contains a complete specification of the PASCAL profiles of each of the procedures detailed above . |
| 11 | This appendix contains a complete specification of the PASCAL interface to the procedures detailed above . |
| 12 | This appendix contains a complete specification of the FORTRAN interface to the procedures detailed above . |
| 13 | The Appendix contains a brief selection of stories and picture books which I have used as the basis for drama with children in Key Stage One and can personally recommend . |
| 14 | Finally , the Appendix contains a short bibliography that includes mostly those works to which references are made in the text . |
| 15 | L'Oréal 's Rayonnance range for colour-treated hair contains a UV light filter which coats the hair to protect against oxidisation . |
| 16 | But if it is discovered and threatened , it twists its legs outwards and arches its back in such an extreme contortion that it suddenly and disconcertingly exposes its underside — and that is a vivid scarlet , a spectacular warning that its skin contains a burning poison . |
| 17 | The crag contains a great selection of classic climbs ; it would be a pity to lose access to it because of the thoughtless actions of a few loud-mouthed oafs . |
| 18 | The MCD spectrum contains a strong peak centered near 39 000 cm -1 with a negative B term , and a strong second peak near 43 000 cm -1 with a positive B term . |
| 19 | As a result the X-ray absorption spectrum contains a precise signature of the atomic environment of a particular element . |
| 20 | Suppose that the contract contains a simple time limit clause such as : The Buyer will notify the Seller of any claim it may have against the Seller for breach of contract within three days of delivery and that the seller delivers short of the required quantity and the goods are later found to suffer from a latent defect . |
| 21 | But they always do so anonymously because every playing contract contains a self-signed gag . |
| 22 | If the final syllable of the stem contains a long vowel or diphthong , or if it ends with more than one consonant , that syllable receives the stress . |
| 23 | The pastry case contains a spicy beef taco filling and the grated cheese topping browns in the oven to give a tempting appearance . |
| 24 | They must scoop up or snap up huge numbers of insects each day to fill their stomachs , and each insect contains a large percentage of rather non-nutritious outer-covering . |
| 25 | The Seya-Namioka type monochromator contains an anastigmatic concave diffraction grating and line spectra produced using this monochromator do not exhibit the characteristic shoulder on the side of each peak that is caused by the coma-type aberration . |
| 26 | The swing-door dividing the buffet from the kitchen contains a central , circular pink-tinted window and , as I gaze through it at the catering staff , my eyes fall on a cross between Fassbinder 's Querelle and one of Hieronymus Bosch 's more frightening paintings . |
| 27 | Like other members of its family , the weed contains a powerful toxin , caelerphenyn , but scientists do not yet know if it poses a danger to human health . |
| 28 | Perhaps the most telling sentence in the book is ‘ Remember , your own doctor or chemist may not always be able to tell you whether a drug contains a banned substance . ’ |
| 29 | Today The Scotsman contains a four-page insert which opposes the extension of VAT . |
| 30 | Each entry contains an evaluative description , information on how to obtain the film or video , and the names of the director and producer of the work . |