Example sentences of "the [noun sg] contain a " in BNC.
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| 1 | Finally , the Appendix contains a short bibliography that includes mostly those works to which references are made in the text . |
| 2 | The Appendix contains a brief selection of stories and picture books which I have used as the basis for drama with children in Key Stage One and can personally recommend . |
| 3 | Today The Scotsman contains a four-page insert which opposes the extension of VAT . |
| 4 | The basic rule is that if the second syllable of the verb contains a long vowel or diphthong , or if it ends with more than one consonant , that second syllable is stressed . |
| 5 | The fact that the powder contains a new scientific break-through might interest some . |
| 6 | The yew contains a mixture of poisonous compounds and only a chemist can extract anything good from it so people should n't eat or drink anything connected with the Yew tree . |
| 7 | The case contained a message about a guard dog . |
| 8 | Opening the case containing a new guitar from Patrick Eggle is , for me , a trying experience . |
| 9 | One could indicate that the text contains a set of instructions by producing a title such as ‘ How to Do the Laundry ’ or ‘ A Guide to Getting your Clothes Cleaner ’ . |
| 10 | The crag contains a great selection of classic climbs ; it would be a pity to lose access to it because of the thoughtless actions of a few loud-mouthed oafs . |
| 11 | If the contract contains a narrowly drawn job description the employee may refuse to change his duties . |
| 12 | Suppose that the contract contains a simple time limit clause such as : The Buyer will notify the Seller of any claim it may have against the Seller for breach of contract within three days of delivery and that the seller delivers short of the required quantity and the goods are later found to suffer from a latent defect . |
| 13 | If the final syllable of the stem contains a long vowel or diphthong , or if it ends with more than one consonant , that syllable receives the stress . |
| 14 | However , the Liberal backbenches after the election contained a larger number than before of members known to be committed to social reform . |
| 15 | If the certificate contains a statement to the effect that the company is a public company it is conclusive evidence of this fact . |
| 16 | The swing-door dividing the buffet from the kitchen contains a central , circular pink-tinted window and , as I gaze through it at the catering staff , my eyes fall on a cross between Fassbinder 's Querelle and one of Hieronymus Bosch 's more frightening paintings . |
| 17 | " a settlement made in the United States by a person resident in the United States " ; 2. " the settled fund consisting of United States securities " ; 3. " the trustees resident in the United States and having a power to revoke the settlement " ; 4. " the settlement containing a provision that on such revocation the settled fund should revert to the settlor " ; 5. assume " that the trustees subsequently invested part of the settled fund in United Kingdom securities " ; 6 . |
| 18 | The function contains a loop which picks up one character at a time and classifies it . |
| 19 | They said that it was of himself and that the parcel contained a gun which had been taken to pieces so that he could carry it inconspicuously . |
| 20 | St Ludmila 's Chapel at the bottom of the steps at the side of the chancel contains a tombstone of 1380 . |
| 21 | Like other members of its family , the weed contains a powerful toxin , caelerphenyn , but scientists do not yet know if it poses a danger to human health . |
| 22 | The glands on the skin contain a powerful irritant which will make any would-be predator think before attempting to eat the salamander . |
| 23 | The constitution of the association contained a strong commitment to feminist demands for the reform of male sexuality , together with a coercive policy of sexual regulation . |
| 24 | Mr Goldring claimed the syringe contained a large amount of insulin . |
| 25 | It was only when she sat down that she realized why there were several spaces : her section of the carriage contained a group of unruly Italian teenagers who were obviously well beyond the control of the two middle-aged nuns accompanying them . |
| 26 | As The New York Times informed its readers , ‘ The doctors said the penis contained a tiny hydraulic system that permitted a fluid to be pumped from a reservoir in the abdomen into the penis to cause erection . ’ |
| 27 | The fluid produced by the sanitizer contains a scale inhibitor to prevent the build up of encrusted deposits , a cleaning agent to help keep surfaces clean ( thus helping to prevent bacterial adhesion ) , and the regular dosing of the fluid ensures the maintenance of sanitary conditions , even in areas of heavy use . |
| 28 | The programme contains a promise to improve the M25 between junctions 15 and 16 . |
| 29 | The programme contains a foundation course , which can be started at any time and is then divided into three stages . |
| 30 | The deal contained a number of very positive points for the UK . |