Example sentences of "[vb infin] [adv] [conj] [verb] [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Taking the election results as his guide , he should decide on a step-by-step approach , building on the fragile trust that does exist rather than risk another failure . |
| 2 | He mentioned the need to bring out the practical application of subjects , in ways which would enhance rather than displace theoretical understanding . |
| 3 | They are indeed considerable achievements , but what they show most clearly is how hard it will be to get the major Third World countries to agree on any protocol which could slow down or affect industrial growth . |
| 4 | Once this trend for the relaxation of the 1970 legislation began , the EPA considered that the only way in which it could slow down or stop this erosion , short of a resurgence in the environmental movement , would be to show more flexibility in its administration of the Act , especially towards new industry . |
| 5 | An AA spokesman said : ‘ Motorists must slow down and take extra care . |
| 6 | The idea that some form of market will act so as to restrain corporate managers from abusing their discretion by failing to serve the interests of the shareholders is flawed in two ways . |
| 7 | Lucker and Laverne 's mum ideally should wait together and keep each other company because we 're not going back . |
| 8 | All directors , whether nominee or non-executive directors or otherwise , must act honestly and use reasonable diligence and skill in the discharge of their duties ( See Re City Equitable Fire Insurance Co [ 1925 ] 1 Ch 407 ) . |
| 9 | King Kenneth I , Part II Confident young Kenneth is being warned by his wife , Queen Emma , that if he gets any more young and confident , people may gang up and say rotten things about him … |
| 10 | But the more likely scenario is that support for the SQL Access Group will wane , funding from members will dry up and Distributed Relational Database Architecture will become the standard by default . |
| 11 | For Dr Richard Gill , senior executive in the Pharmaceuticals Division at the British Technology Group , which helps industry seek out and develop new technology originating in universities and institutes , the decision on whether a project goes ahead rests in part on animal welfare issues . |
| 12 | Thus one such asks for qualified applicants who are used to ‘ statutory duties ’ , and have the ability to ‘ act independently and take appropriate decisions ’ ( about what ? ) . |
| 13 | The DRA 's objective is to see the technology succeed rather than to generate short term income — and Robertson believes the chances are high . |
| 14 | We can do better than taking simple means of three , however . |
| 15 | The complaints of the Forum nations centred on fears that the coral atolls at Mururoa and Fangataufa may break up and leak radioactive contamination . |
| 16 | Some museums offer Victorian classrooms where pupils can dress up and experience Victorian schooling methods . |
| 17 | Alright , I think we 'd better give up and have some breakfast . |
| 18 | Belladonna , which is not a nosode , may clear up and prevent scarlet fever , though this disease is little seen nowadays . |
| 19 | It would appear therefore that recruiting more volunteers is not always the answer to staff shortages . |
| 20 | Indeed , there is a strong argument that stretching the long arm of the law to the ‘ innocent ’ hacker could escalate rather than curb serious crime . |
| 21 | He was mortally disappointed when it was officially declared an accident and there 's nothing he 'd like better than to find some excuse to start ferreting round and upsetting everyone with his ‘ interrogations ’ . ’ |
| 22 | ‘ We are aware there is a degree of anxiety among the public and so we have taken steps not only to contact those people concerned but to set up a helpline so any member of the public can ring in and have private counselling . ’ |
| 23 | Attempts to make locomotives work harder and to get more miles per shift out of drivers proved frustrating . |
| 24 | ‘ Before my operation I could n't walk 30 yards and now I can work full-time and play 30 holes of golf , ’ he said . |
| 25 | But people will look back and say this speech started the process . ’ |
| 26 | But people will look back and say this speech started the process . ’ |
| 27 | Later , his parents would look back and see this moment as an early warning of the nightmare that was to consume them . |
| 28 | But I would say to each of your listeners I sure you know people who find a tranquility , a centredness , a source of strength and confidence in their religious faith , they are the representatives of what religion can do , not the Ayatollahs , and not the fanatics , and not the people on television , but the people who spend their lives trying to be good and helpful , and one day they 'll look around and realise that happiness has snuck in the back door when they were n't even looking for it . |
| 29 | Harvey said , ‘ We have to talk business , hon , why do n't you run downtown and buy those shoes you need ? ’ |
| 30 | In their annual report , ATP say ‘ In order to remain competitive with other countries in the sports and entertainment field , the ATP must always look ahead and find new ways to expand our game and our business . |