Example sentences of "[vb infin] [prep] [verb] to a [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Rather , your list of goals should act as signposts to a pleasurable trip . |
| 2 | Ethel knew a lot more about what the master would and would not think of doing to a young woman than Mr Eames did . |
| 3 | Commenting on the review , the Scottish Office industry minister , Allan Stewart , said : ‘ This bulletin demonstrates the significance of a competitive export sector for the Scottish economy and highlights the important role that exporters will play in contributing to a sustainable economic recovery when demand in overseas markets picks up . ’ |
| 4 | It ought to be possible to get to a position where we can say with regard to a specific query : ‘ These are the most inherently valuable sources available worldwide ‘ about ’ that subject . ’ |
| 5 | In my view the solution to the question of statutory interpretation raised by this appeal does not lie in retreating to a rigid and indefensible line . |