Example sentences of "[prep] [Wh adv] fast [pron] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Each isotope also has a ‘ half life ’ — an indication of how fast its radioactivity will decay . |
| 2 | Both Mrs Hogg and Mr Robinson are seriously interested in the way the cake is cut , not just in how fast it can expand . |
| 3 | ‘ There was too much emphasis on how fast we could grow , ’ he says , but adds that the company is still turning down about 70 per cent of those who apply for an Amex card . |
| 4 | ‘ That really depends , ’ said the second one , ‘ on how fast you carry it ! ’ |
| 5 | There is a limit to how fast they can operate . |
| 6 | I hastily dress , but there is limit to how fast you can put on two or three layers of clothes . |
| 7 | We talked about how fast you can make a 1.1 MkII Escort run when it 's only firing on three cylinders and how to make it run on three cylinders when it wants to run on just two . |
| 8 | It is worthwhile practising timed starts to get a feel for how fast your yacht accelerates and slows down , and how long it takes to cover a certain distance . |
| 9 | ‘ Stick players who try the Grand for the first time are surprised at how fast they adapt to it , ’ says inventor , manufacturer and player Emmett Chapman . |
| 10 | ( Practise that defensive movement with a friend and you will be amazed at how fast you can turn to protect yourself , and how difficult you can make it for him or her to hit you . ) |
| 11 | I 'm only limited by how fast I can get growth . ’ |