Example sentences of "[vb -s] [noun pl] and [verb] [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | What emerges is a cool , comprehensive picture of how the evil machine of apartheid routinely devours lives and sabotages all hope of peace and development . |
| 2 | I have heard of mythagos which have succeeded , but they are part of the myth that says tumuli and fire guarded valleys are the way to the Otherworld . |
| 3 | The public is not faced with the true cost of these products because their use costs lives and uses public health resources . |
| 4 | Unless a deal is done which reduces subsidies and makes agricultural trade subject to normal GATT rules , they say they will block progress on freeing trade in services and rewriting international rules governing intellectual property . |
| 5 | And it observes that the use of regulation or taxes instead of the market creates inefficiencies and slows economic growth . |
| 6 | Their numerous wingless progeny weaken and distort young plant growth as they feed , spread virus diseases and produce sticky honeydew which disfigures leaves and encourages sooty mould . |
| 7 | Some sections are exemplary : the argument against a ‘ hierarchy of arts ’ , for example , but in favour of a definition of ‘ quality ’ that ignores labels and fits each form and each place . |
| 8 | Above all , it strengthens bones and prevents brittle bone disease . |
| 9 | Mulching with cocoa shell inhibits weeds and acidifies limey soil |
| 10 | Notice that such net flows could be the outcome of ‘ spontaneous ’ transactions between the government and private sectors : the private sector pays taxes and buys public services while the government buys goods and pays contractors from the private sector . |
| 11 | In the UK the CITES Management Authority is the Department of the Environment ; it issues permits and writes annual reports on wildlife trade . |
| 12 | Letting a wine ‘ breathe ’ is not just part of its mystique — it allows oxygen to enter , which releases flavours and softens harsh edges , so you can appreciate its flavour . |
| 13 | Compiled exclusively for BBC Gardeners ' World Magazine by Andi Clevely , the Gardeners ' Manual provides detailed advice , explains techniques and gives practical information on choosing and using plants . |
| 14 | Compiled exclusively for BBC Gardeners ' World Magazine by Andi Clevely , the Gardeners ' Manual provides detailed advice , explains techniques and give practical information on choosing and using plants . |
| 15 | I am an outgoing , lively person who enjoys adventures and meeting new people . |
| 16 | In advanced disease hormone treatment ( chemical or surgical castration or oestrogens ) relieves symptoms and improves general wellbeing . |
| 17 | Love makes concessions and gives mutual support . |
| 18 | One-piece moulding precludes leaks and provides extra strength . |