Example sentences of "[is] the [num ord] stage " in BNC.
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| 1 | This , then , is the first stage of reacting to loss : denial — shock that something bad has happened — is our psyche 's way of defending us from experiencing too great a sense of harm too quickly . |
| 2 | Stagnation is the first stage of decay . |
| 3 | Many MPs believe yesterday 's announcement is the first stage in the process towards Prince Charles renouncing his chances of the throne . |
| 4 | ‘ This is the first stage of a debate , ’ Mr Morrison stresses , ‘ it is not a conclusion . |
| 5 | Making up her mind is the first stage as this gives her a clear aim and plan . |
| 6 | This is the first stage of a nuclear reaction which can lead to an explosion . |
| 7 | This new exhibition area is the first stage of the Nuovi Uffizi complex , which has been subject to delays even though the funds have long been available . |
| 8 | It is the first stage of a lengthy process of writing . |
| 9 | The 16-cell stage is the first stage at which two cellular phenotypes ( polar and apolar ) can be distinguished ( discussed in Section 4.1 ) . |
| 10 | Invention is the first stage in the process of technological innovation . |
| 11 | Anthropologists , in turn , have attempted to argue that , for example , the transition from brideservice , in which labour is performed by the prospective groom , to bridewealth , where objects are given in exchange for the bride , marks a significant difference in the development of a phenomenon whereby objects may stand for human labour , with the implication that this is the first stage towards the conditions of property and alienation as we know them today ( Strathern 1985 ) . |
| 12 | Building up a good head of the correct aerobic ( air using ) bacteria on the surface of your filter media is the first stage of good biological filtration . |
| 13 | ‘ So what is the first stage ? |
| 14 | Collection of ground control point coordinates is the first stage in the geometric correction of an image ( see text for discussion ) . |
| 15 | This separation from the mainstream arts community is the first stage towards true integration . |
| 16 | Whether this is the first stage in a phenotypic response of immature hepatocytes to cholestasis remains speculative . |
| 17 | UARS is the first stage of Nasa 's Mission to Planet Earth , a 15-year global research programme aimed at studying the Earth " as a complete environmental system " . |
| 18 | Many critics suspect it is the first stage in the construction of the repository itself , a highly controversial project . |
| 19 | The Rockwell Nature Conservation Area is the first stage in the scheme and is already home to 60 different types of birds . |
| 20 | The construction of the course is the first stage in the £5.18 million project . |
| 21 | said : ‘ This is the first stage and work on developing chromate-free coatings will continue . |
| 22 | This is the second stage in a band 's life , when they first receive income . |
| 23 | This is the second stage of work on the innovation problems of small high technology firms and their subsequent varying impact on regional economies . |
| 24 | This is the third stage in promoting the subject . |
| 25 | This , she says , is the last stage of achievement of a lesson , beginning with the preparation and introduction of the lesson , through the stages of presentation , repetition and summary . |
| 26 | The sequence of modern physiotherapy treatment normally follows a pattern : the patient has to recover his ability to balance first and foremost ; then he has to recover his ability to transfer his weight from side to side ; standing balance is the next stage , accompanied by the ability to sit down from standing up , and to stand up from sitting ; selective movements using the affected arm and leg come next ; then he learns to make steps , followed by walking ; function in the upper limb ( arm ) and controlling it in order to make selective movements against gravity happens at a late stage ; the final rehabilitation task is to regain functional , detailed movements in the affected hand and foot . |
| 27 | Applying the power to the sail is the next stage and a useful analogy here is that of closing a door . |
| 28 | Check that the subordinate fully understands what has been discussed and can explain back to you roughly what is the next stage . |
| 29 | On the other hand , under-exposure causes problems which will be apparent when you come to develop the exposed board , which is the next stage of processing . |
| 30 | Seeing these fish grow larger and exhibit adult colouration is the next stage of enjoyment . |