Example sentences of "[noun sg] [modal v] [verb] this [prep] a " in BNC.
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| 1 | Now the defenders of participatory democracy would consider this as a very weak objection . |
| 2 | One debate focuses on the power and influence of elites within Japanese society , and obviously any book on the Japanese state must have this as a major element , and indeed it does . |
| 3 | But the long term aim is to make it all dual carriageway … hopes are high the government will announce this in a couple of years . |
| 4 | A man can teach another man that a red light means " stop " ; a man can teach this to a chimpanzee ; a chimpanzee can not teach this to a man , and one chimpanzee can not teach this to another.4 |
| 5 | The 9 per cent discount rate can vary , but a scheme must link this to a recognised index such as the long term yield on government stocks . |
| 6 | Although the Minister could use this as a reason not to finance the appointment of additional full-time staff , the success of the Eastern District in serving far-flung rural communities , too numerous and too widespread for full-timers to cover efficiently , has always depended primarily upon the strength and zeal of the voluntary members . |
| 7 | A pulse technique can reduce this to a controllable level . |
| 8 | The right video material can do this in a range of ways : its vivid presentation of settings and characters can be used to set the scene for roleplay ; it can present a case with such impact that it sparks off fierce debate ; we all make our own interpretations of what we see and so video can be a stimulus to genuine communication in the classroom by bringing out different opinions within the group . |
| 9 | Alternatively , the reader can interpret this as a sign of her weakness , that she requires this support to justify her actions . |