Example sentences of "[to-vb] [adv prt] at a [adj -er] [noun] " in BNC.
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1 | It is very distressing to find out at a later date that you have made a mistake which can cost you dearly . |
2 | The counsellor made it clear that if they wanted to come back at a later stage , they would be welcome . |
3 | The Labour government , however , argued that it would seem like an act of ‘ sabotage ’ if Britain entered the talks only to walk out at a later date . |
4 | Smaller animals tend to have higher metabolic rates , just as the engines of small cars tend to turn over at a higher rate than those of larger cars . |
5 | In the case of regression to earlier times in your present life , there will be enough evidence for you to check on at a later date , even if you are not actually aware of specific people or events . |
6 | Wait for a suitable moment and say : " That is a very interesting point you have raised , Mr R. , which we might wish to take up at a later meeting , but I really do n't think it helps our problem at the moment . " |