Example sentences of "[vb pp] by royal [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The people of Worcestershire , displeased by royal taxation , rioted and killed two of the collectors , who had attempted to hide in a church tower . |
| 2 | The Awards announced on the Queen 's birthday are to recognise and encourage outstanding achievement in the field of export of goods or services from the UK , and together with Awards for Technological Achievement , were instituted by Royal Warrant in 1976 . |
| 3 | They were carried by royal journalist James Whitaker who had spotted Prince Charles fishing by the banks of the river Dee . |
| 4 | Businessure , which has been designed by Royal Bank Insurance Consultants , offers a wide range of covers including all risks , business interruption , legal liability , loss of money , damage to goods in transit and personal accident . |
| 5 | By heavy amercements and by imprisonment he had compelled the regarders to make their regard in the ‘ purlieus ’ — that is , in districts which had been disafforested ; he had prevented the forest inhabitants from exercising their rights , even those conceded by royal charter and writs , unless they paid fines therefor before the Forest justices , and at Forest inquests he had compelled Forest officers and juries , under threat of imprisonment , to indict persons whom they knew to be innocent . |
| 6 | Prizes were presented by Royal Bank Vice Chairman Charles Winter whose association with the Dundee and Edinburgh Football Clubs goes back many years . |
| 7 | Badran 's resignation was reportedly precipitated by royal disapproval of his sympathy for the fundamentalist Moslem Brotherhood , whose members had held five seats in his government [ see p. 37976 ] . |
| 8 | Things came to a head this year when the full extent of Charles 's friendship with Camilla Parker Bowles was revealed by royal author Andrew Morton . |
| 9 | At the time when these minutes were recorded the island was the property of the Campbells of Calder to whom it had been granted by Royal charter in 1621 for an annual payment of 9000 merks Scots , or about £500 sterling , to the Crown . |
| 10 | At the time when these minutes were recorded the island was the property of the Campbells of Calder to whom it had been granted by Royal charter in 1621 for an annual payment of 9000 merks Scots , or about £500 sterling , to the Crown . |
| 11 | As a lecturer , Mr. Page became a member of the university which is a corporate body regulated by Royal Charter . |
| 12 | Incorporated by Royal Charter Registered under the War Charities Act , 1940 & Charities Act , 1960 Charity Registration Number 226686 |
| 13 | The NSPCC , an independent body incorporated by royal charter , claimed ‘ public interest immunity ’ as justifying its refusal to disclose the identity of its informants . |
| 14 | The BSI is an independent non-profit making body incorporated by Royal Charter in 1929 . |
| 15 | In 1609 the Virginia Company was founded by Royal Charter to further the enterprise . |
| 16 | Indonesia , for example , has successfully operated its own producer , PT Timah , created by the nationalisation of the local operations of Billiton , a major Dutch operator later bought by Royal Dutch/Shell . |
| 17 | Which of these items do you think have been produced by Royal Mail mainly for collectors collectors rather than for the public at large ? |
| 18 | The chief executive of Medway Ports , Peter Vincent , said yesterday the area involved centred on the open sea wall used by Royal Fleet Auxiliary tankers , and not the adjacent nuclear submarine refitting facility . |
| 19 | Whatever may have been the justification for the title of ‘ city ’ in the past such honour is now only conferred by Royal Charter . |
| 20 | Can you think of any other products or services connected with stamp collecting , which you feel should be introduced by Royal Mail ? |
| 21 | The Corporation of the City of Newcastle had controlled the river , and most of the coast of northern England , under rights allocated by Royal Charter . |
| 22 | In 1862 she was appointed by royal warrant ‘ printer and publisher in ordinary to Her Majesty ’ , a personal distinction , and in November the press moved to 83a Farringdon Street , where steam was used . |
| 23 | A number of Cabinet changes were announced by royal decree on Jan. 2 , 1990 . |
| 24 | A minor Cabinet reshuffle was announced by royal decree on July 31 . |
| 25 | About 70 staff , led by Royal Mail Anglia 's director and general manager Robert Branch , took part in the event , held at the Essex fire service 's drill tower at Great Baddow , near Chelmsford . |
| 26 | Regulations restricting building in London were first issued by royal proclamation in 1580 , many years before the first statutory regulation . |
| 27 | It seems never to have been doubted that a corporation created by Royal Charter can sue for libel . |
| 28 | Although annuities and major office remained in the gift of the crown , with the issue of letters patent under the duchy seal warranted by royal signet or sign manual , these grants were the result of lobbying by interested parties and the chief steward was well placed to have his wishes heard . |
| 29 | Although annuities and major office remained in the gift of the crown , with the issue of letters patent under the duchy seal warranted by royal signet or sign manual , these grants were the result of lobbying by interested parties and the chief steward was well placed to have his wishes heard . |
| 30 | Although Herbert 's power had been enormously enhanced by royal backing , it was rooted in regional loyalties which Gloucester , as a newcomer , could not command . |