Example sentences of "[vb -s] [conj] [modal v] [verb] [prep] the " in BNC.
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| 1 | The basic purposes of pruning are two-fold : first , to divert and concentrate sap flow and energy into the buds and shoots that will grow in the direction we want , to promote or provoke new growth from dormant buds , and to better utilize energy by removing growth that has borne bloom , will not bear more , and can not make worthwhile contribution to the plant 's processes ; and secondly , surgically to remove dead , diseased and infected wood . |
| 2 | Before my hon. Friend further develops his theme , will he explain whether it is envisaged that measures that might result from the Bill will include action to control traffic on narrow roads ? |
| 3 | This then multiplies and can spread through the body often affecting vital organs . |
| 4 | British Telecom is planning more job cuts that could lead to the loss of 80,000 staff over five years , unions fear . |
| 5 | Recognising that the apparently low incidence of the sudden infant death syndrome was difficult to explain wholly in terms of currently recognised risk factors , we sought to identify other differences in infant care practices that may contribute to the lower incidence of such deaths in Bangladeshi babies . |
| 6 | What I done on that night was no more than any other police officer does or would do in the same situation . |
| 7 | Sun is still clinging to its promised fourth quarter delivery date for the multi-processors ( UX No 385 ) , but admits that may slip to the beginning of next year . |
| 8 | On the question of the transfer of surplus produce/value from peasant petty-commodity production to the state , Bukharin said : ‘ no one will try to deny that industry does and will receive into the fund for its accumulation surplus-value from the small producers . ’ |