Example sentences of "[to-vb] [noun pl] [subord] [prep] [art] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The hon. Gentleman then implied that it was difficult for people to obtain certificates because of the cost of obtaining the qualifications . |
| 2 | Therefore , to grant pardons because of the harshness of the sentences would be no more rational than pardoning all those who , a century before , were executed for stealing goats or loaves of bread . |
| 3 | Later the child is encouraged to pass motions while in the bathroom or lavatory . |
| 4 | In summer the sun does not set and so there is no alternation of day or night to give cues as to the passage of time . |
| 5 | It is possible that variations in the colour and intensity of light reflected from these structures help to confuse predators as to the size and distance of the insect . |
| 6 | The reality is that cancer specialists are unable to treat patients because of a shortage of beds . |
| 7 | Meanwhile the Bustamente Code of 1928 contained similar provisions , dealing additionally with the power of the judges issuing and receiving letters rogatory to determine questions as to the jurisdiction they were asked to exercise . |
| 8 | Meanwhile , a report by the National Academy of Sciences called for changes in chemical regulations to protect children because of the possibility that they may be uniquely sensitive to pesticide residues . |
| 9 | Detectives in Bristol said that they are having to catch buses to investigate burglaries because of a shortage of police cars . |
| 10 | This could be a way out for a couple unable to have children because of the wife 's inability to bear a child . |
| 11 | Recent US studies of the IUD warn that it should never be used on women who intend to have children because of the danger of permanent sterility . |
| 12 | Unfortunately Miss has n't been able to conclude her enquiries er to apportion the damage and to take instructions as to the veracity of what I have just said . |
| 13 | Mr McRoberts , instead of criticising Mr Ridley , would do well to reflect on the House of Commons Energy Committee 's judgment on nuclear power : ‘ It will never again be possible to take assurances as to the viability of any type of nuclear power on trust . ’ |
| 14 | Indeed , all that remains today of the old inherent rights are the power to control the method of carrying out the functions which Parliament from time to time give to the local authorities and the power to make rules as to the conduct of the meetings of the local authority . |
| 15 | They put a stop to predators , parasites and cannibalism , simplified feeding and kept eggs clean — very significant for production when the law forbids farmers to wash eggs because of the risk of bacteria getting inside the shell . |
| 16 | The first is direct discrimination , eg the refusal to recruit women because of the fear they may require time off due to child birth and looking after children . |
| 17 | Better to make extras while in the mood . |