Example sentences of "[noun sg] [be] [adj] [prep] [verb] [adv prt] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The latter methods are used by every modern choreographer working with classical dance because it is more flexible and expressive and many dancers trained in its technique are capable of acting out the deepest emotions of the characters played , as Ashton and MacMillan have continually shown . |
| 2 | The final part of the chapter is concerned with setting out the monetarist challenge to Keynesian economics and with comparing Keynesian and monetarist policy recommendations . |
| 3 | Liverpool City Council claims Michael Heseltine 's Department of Trade and Industry is responsible for playing down firework risks . |
| 4 | If your telephone is in the hall , a good light is essential for looking up numbers and writing down messages . |
| 5 | No child will gain pleasure or motivation from a chart if a parent is half-hearted in giving out a sticker or says , ‘ I have n't got time to think about that now ’ . |
| 6 | This exercise is brilliant for toning up the loose skin under the chin . |
| 7 | The recital quoted sets out the reason for adopting such a provision ; and when it comes to interpreting one or other of those detailed provisions , the recital is helpful in setting out the overall purpose to which they relate . |
| 8 | In view of the fact that eye testing is important in picking up illness in the elderly and that we are in the business of preventive medicine rather than treating illnesses when they occur , will my hon. Friend keep an open mind ? |
| 9 | To people who went on about their likeness the girl was assiduous in pointing out that every feature when compared was different , but they were recognisable instantly as mother and daughter , as the woman in the shop said , they were from the same mould . |
| 10 | He and his team are simple-minded about getting out and getting cash flowing in from the customer . |
| 11 | A pit of this sort is capable of catching up a ferret from either direction . |
| 12 | I ca n't think how many megatons it is but I mean , compared to wh compared to the bombs that the super powers have today they 're literally like erm firing a catapult against a cannon , now , because the they 're so many hundreds of megatons these bombs , these sophisticated bombs that the super powers have now , one bomb is capable of blowing up a city a hundred times the size of Nagasaki now , Hiroshima |
| 13 | He believed that abrupt changes on the earth 's surface were responsible for killing off all the species over a wide area . |
| 14 | At whatever level it manifests itself , leadership is concerned with standing back from the day-to-day routine of affairs . |
| 15 | Suddenly she was incredibly tired , her bones were aching and her head was sore with fighting back the tears . |
| 16 | The sink is full of washing up , the stove is covered in dirty pans . |
| 17 | The investigator is interested in finding out what are the factors that influence this variation in awareness and involvement . |
| 18 | A travel iron is useful for keeping up appearances on holiday . |
| 19 | No wonder the Omanis are cautious about opening up their country to foreigners , including tourists . |
| 20 | If you are preparing a lecture on the roll , care must be taken to ensure that the ink is dry before winding on , or else the result will be disastrous . |
| 21 | Move aside the aircraft … this weird looking craft is ready for take off . |
| 22 | In Mr Foley 's view the idea that high corporate gearing is responsible for holding back economic recovery is misleading , since companies on average were not particularly heavily indebted when the recession began and have subsequently reduced their borrowing levels . |
| 23 | An old bucket kept just outside the stable is handy for picking up manure every time you go in with your horse and helps to save money on bedding . |
| 24 | The Government is fond of pointing out that output rose 20% between 1981 and 1991 , but it is setting the starting point in the trough of a recession to suit itself . |
| 25 | After a scientific study the Society was instrumental in bringing about legislation ( Control of Pollution ( Anglers ' Lead Weights ) Regulations 1986 — effective 1 January 1987 ) prohibiting the importation and supply of lead weights for anglers . |
| 26 | As Carson waited for Alison he wandered across to the kiosk , the floor was wet from swabbing down , and there was a faint smell of disinfectant rising from the glistening vinyl . |
| 27 | During heavy air attack , this trestling was invaluable for shoring up damaged bridges , arches and buildings . |
| 28 | Everyone 's a capitalist The socialist councillor was intent on buying up Sheffield ; and the YMCA , reports Geoffrey Beattie , is hoping to make a quick buck for Christmas . |
| 29 | Lager style beer at 50p a half litre is useful for putting out the fiery effects of ‘ Rahi ’ — anis flavoured blowtorch fuel . |
| 30 | The rifle is capable of bringing down a helicopter , and has a killing range of more than a mile . |