Example sentences of "[is] [verb] at [art] [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The pressure to conclude a settlement is almost always on the plaintiff who is placed at a considerable disadvantage against the skilled defendant . |
| 2 | Not only that , but it is placed at the wrong angle . |
| 3 | Ironically , the linguistic difference ( in markedness ) between the terms is emphasized at the same time as their functional equivalence — with the milder signifying the stronger — is blatantly evident . |
| 4 | ‘ Painting is drawing at the same time , ’ Mauve had told him . |
| 5 | ‘ The doctrine of naturalism ’ , on the other hand , ‘ is situated at the opposite pole . ’ |
| 6 | The coxal process is situated at the ventral extremity of the pleural sulcus . |
| 7 | There may be a policy to appoint an internal candidate for the post so that the residual vacancy is filled at the lowest level by direct outside entry . |
| 8 | More usually , this is done by attaching lights to the wrists or to other parts of the body , if the light is flashing at a known frequency the relative time of particular positions as well as the sequence can be measured . |
| 9 | If change is treated at the large-scale level , teachers , non-teaching staff , governors and parents can not deny the consequences of local financial management : " Pushing management decisions — for instance , about staffing complements and who should be appointed and dismissed — down to the schools will make it extremely important to know what they will do with their new-found power " ( Maclure 1990:9 ) . |
| 10 | Make sure everyone in the family is treated at the same time . |
| 11 | An alternative view ( 13 ) is that because these areas contribute only 7% of the gross agricultural output their contribution is of little importance and is sustained at an unacceptable cost to the nation . |
| 12 | TRÉPAIL : A white chalky-marl is exposed at the very top of the slopes . |
| 13 | ‘ Even the moon 's blushing at the horrible way they treat ponies , ’ she snarled . |
| 14 | From the date your application for a title search is received at the local Land Registry , you have 30 working days ( ie not less than six weeks ) within which period your client has priority over any other person who searches or seeks to register a dealing . |
| 15 | These rules must be applied with experience and judgement if adequate protection is to be achieved and it is important that the leading insurance company on the risk is consulted at the early design stage , and that only experienced and reputable sprinkler installers be used . |
| 16 | This is a test case for him and he 's fallen at the first hurdle . |
| 17 | Where notification is given at the first stage , but not in accordance with the procedures laid down for the first stage , you shall not be disentitled to SSP for that day for that reason only . |
| 18 | To further complicate this medical nightmare the hospital was already under scrutiny for a death in which a patient had been given the drug epinephrine instead of vitamin E. It is known that , when epinephrine is given at the same time as digoxin , it can upset heart rhythms . |
| 19 | Time the action so that your withdrawal is completed at the same time as your advancing foot is taking up its new position . |
| 20 | Ken is rowing at a constant speed , he covers eighteen metres in three seconds . |
| 21 | This is Pitfall Number Three — ‘ Niche-marketing ’ , by which each product is targeted at a specific market . |
| 22 | However , the American-made McCulloch Blower Vac that we tested cost £120 , and is targeted at the private buyer with a large garden . |
| 23 | Finally , it is useful to check that the Compact is targeted at the right cohort of leavers . |
| 24 | The Guidelines issued to schools make reference to the SCOTVEC Module ( ‘ The Road User ’ which is targeted at the 16–18 year old age group . |
| 25 | All of the world 's savannas have been affected by human activity and , as Table 7.2 shows , deforestation is occurring at a rapid rate due to agricultural development and fuelwood collection . |
| 26 | In the tropics , however , environmental change is occurring at an unprecedented rate where deforestation is creating local and , in all probability , global environmental problems since the demise of tropical rainforests in particular may well be contributing to the enhanced greenhouse effect ( section 5.3.1 ) . |
| 27 | This is occurring at the same time as the Commission is using the single market as an excuse to augment its power for political means . |
| 28 | An exclusive feature of the Reader 's Digest DOUBLE PAYOUT PLAN is an additional benefit which is added at no extra cost ! |
| 29 | It is usually more difficult to deal more effectively with a complaint if it is reported at a later date . |
| 30 | The water from the upper source is emitted at the same speed as the main flow ; there is thus no shear and no turbulence generation . |