Example sentences of "[coord] [verb] signs [prep] " in BNC.

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1 In order that the CAA and AAIB can decide on appropriate action , they need to know whether anyone else has had a similar failure or found signs of overheating on one of these units and not told them about it .
2 I see no cause for alarm unless it does it during the day , or shows signs of sickness .
3 If the fish ceases to feed or shows signs of distress I would recommend you to seek the advice of your vet concerning antibiotics .
4 Notwithstanding , it is an ideal volume for a bright 12–14-year-old , especially one who is ( or shows signs of being ) addicted to computers .
5 Thus a 10-month-old baby who failed to respond to its name , or to betray signs of recognition towards its mother , twin sister , or even its rattle , might well give therapists cause for concern ; which is not to say that the normal baby , who does succeed in reacting appropriately , is thereby yet self -conscious .
6 This is especially likely in cases where the dog is soiling its quarters , or showing signs of abnormal sexual behaviour , such as mounting your leg or that of visitors when they are sitting down .
7 ‘ Many teachers are now suffering from or showing signs of stress-related illnesses so that they wish to take early retirement , some on the grounds of ill-health , or are eager to leave the profession altogether , ’ the Belfast secondary teacher added .
8 Quite rightly , professionals are struggling to understand the pressures of caring , and their sympathy for carers can make them ignore or misread signs of abuse , or even to interpret abuse as a response to the difficulties some elderly people present .
9 Markby stirred and made signs of being about to take farewell .
10 Prior to breeding , separate the sexes , allowing the females to come into condition and show signs of carry eggs .
11 The personality , something built up by interaction in the world , may become rigid and show signs of extreme wear — it is like a mask which is becoming stiff and cumbersome — but the spirit is becoming freer , disengaging from the normal functions of everyday life .
12 After a youthful marriage ended tragically with the death of his wife and two children , the grief-stricken Kalmu began to behave bizarrely and showed signs of being possessed by a powerful local deity .
13 She seemed to think that it was her own child and showed signs of distress when Carrie took the baby from her .
14 Mind you , I think they 've had a bit of luck lately with a couple of wealthy chaps coming to live in the area and showing signs of interest . ’
15 Leave the Florence-Siena raccordo and follow signs to Conterchi .
16 Circle the roundabout ( B ) by Moat House Hotel and follow signs to Crawley .
17 Join the A23 at roundabout by Moat House Hotel and follow signs to Crawley as in 1 .
18 If you come home and see signs of a possible break-in , a broken window or an open door — DO N'T GO INSIDE OR CALL OUT .
19 Dickins had had nothing more than a back pass and a free-kick to deal with in the first 30 minutes but showed signs of nervousness when Bull challenged for a Birch free-kick .
20 City : Forte falls 62pc to £73m but sees signs of upturn
21 If an item was dry and free from grease but had signs of corrosion , it was put first to the rotary wire brush to remove as much of the corrosion as possible .
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