Example sentences of "[vb infin] [verb] [adv] at the [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | It is difficult to see how unrepresented claimants who fare so badly in tribunals of first instance could expect to fare better at the appellate level ; indeed representation has increased considerably over the past few years . |
| 2 | Generally , however , anyone wishing to buy or sell listed shares will want to do so at the best price obtainable and for that purpose to use the facilities of The Stock Exchange instead of himself seeking out a willing counterparty . |
| 3 | I showed that instead the symmetry would have broken everywhere at the same time , rather than just inside bubbles . |
| 4 | In the classical theory of general relativity one can not predict how the universe would have begun because all the known laws of science would have broken down at the big bang singularity . |
| 5 | Eddie was staring at her with eyes as hard as granite but all she said was , ‘ You 'll have to go in at the front door . |
| 6 | But even so Elizabeth should have known what she was walking into , should have looked closely at the encircling fields , the rock-built house and Hywel all muddy and iced and quiet from winter toil . |
| 7 | Finally he suggested that the committee would have to look both at the alternative provision for the 16–19 age-group that was provided by BTEC , CGLI , CVPE , and RSA ( all that which is to come under the general control of the new National Council for Vocational Qualifications ) and at the extent to which pupils who have followed GCSE courses may have become accustomed to a different kind of assessment procedure from that incorporated in A levels . |
| 8 | I 've an awful feeling we should have gone right at the last junction . |
| 9 | Leaf assimilation should have increased substantially at the higher c i that accompanied increasing [ CO 2 ] , unless photosynthetic capacity ( the relationship of A to c i ) declined . |
| 10 | I should have tried harder at the long jump at school |
| 11 | but I said well at least you 've got it all done , you do n't have to rush around at the last minute . |
| 12 | I have never been able to understand why anyone would want to wake up at the dead of night ( 5 a.m. ) to go and paddle a canoe , but I am assured that the challenge is worth it . |
| 13 | ‘ Mind you , they never actually say when , and you did rather get dropped in at the deep end . |
| 14 | Does the Wednesday ferry come in at the same time ? ’ |