Example sentences of "[noun pl] spread over the " in BNC.
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| 1 | ( One notable relic is the second volume ( Men ) of a two-volume group entitled Things and Men : it is full of snippets of conversation and descriptions spread over the period 1897 to 1910 , frequently used in his books and papers in order to restrain his fancy and keep his feet firmly on the ground . ) |
| 2 | That was the beginning of a series of small books of prayers spread over the next fifty years , which were prayed first and then made available for others who felt the same spiritual need as myself . |
| 3 | * Based on unit costs spread over the whole year . |
| 4 | Its stalls spread over the whole area successfully restricting passage in any direction . |
| 5 | By contrast , the research studies were looking more broadly at the whole child care service , and seeing the remedies prescribed by previous reports on similar scandals spreading over the whole system , and informing a confrontational , antagonistic and defensive approach to work requiring a more collaborative and inclusive spirit . |
| 6 | Her eyes slipped across and down to glimpse any words not covered by her fingers spread over the top page : ‘ hours ’ , ‘ be with you ’ , ‘ your name ’ , ‘ love ’ , ‘ last night ’ . |
| 7 | Two swans glided majestically past and ripples spread over the breeze-ruffled surface as a fish captured an unwary insect which alighted above it . |
| 8 | ( v ) Allow the cells to spread over the surface for about 30 sec then pick them up by touching the surface of the solution with the plastic-coated slide . |