Example sentences of "[noun sg] [coord] [adv] [verb] the [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | In many circumstances this might not be a problem , but if you are at all keen on the subject and a little more experienced in circuit design and assembly , you may well wish to make another board or perhaps modify the circuit ( and probably the p.c.b . |
| 2 | In these changes , it is still unknown whether endothelin can directly cause the permeability change or indirectly induce the change after arteriolar constriction . |
| 3 | Others , mainly the girls , spent the next hour or so exercising the jaw muscles — until the great white chief shouted , ‘ OK ; time to get together ’ . |
| 4 | Journalists then get their hands on the beasts , spend an hour or so flying the aeroplane and give their readers and potential customers a definitive report on the aeroplane . |
| 5 | But perceptions that the Alliance was running second in the polls collapsed in the second week ; and voters ' assessment of Alliance chances of winning a majority or even holding the balance of power dropped sharply in the third week ; while television 's sharp switch to focus on the two-Party Labour versus Conservative battle occurred in the fourth week . |
| 6 | Unsure whether I actually wanted to strike the rod and possibly miss another take or just enjoy the sound of the buzzer , I decided on the latter and leapt out of bed and grabbed the rod . |
| 7 | Field applications of malathion and IBP could therefore delay the onset of resistance or even reduce the frequency of resistant genes already present . |
| 8 | Twice he 'd lost sight of them and been obliged to put on speed or else run the risk of failing to see them as they took some minor road or turn-off . |
| 9 | But Denis had been totally unnerved by the complete lack of fear or even concern the Jew had displayed at the sudden sight of the gun . |
| 10 | Three miles out from Scheffau is the beautiful Hintersteinersee lake , where you can swim , picnic or just enjoy the scenery . |
| 11 | ‘ Notwithstanding the provisions of the preceding article , the judicial or administrative authority of the requested state is not bound to order the return of the child if the person , institution or other body which opposes its return establishes that — ( a ) the person , institution or other body having the care of the person of the child was not actually exercising the custody rights at the time of removal or retention , or had consented to or subsequently acquiesced in the removal or retention ; or ( b ) there is a grave risk that his or her return would expose the child to physical or psychological harm or otherwise place the child in an intolerable situation . … |
| 12 | ‘ Notwithstanding the provisions of the preceding article , the judicial or administrative authority of the requested state is not bound to order the return of the child if the person , institution or other body which opposes its return establishes that — … ( b ) there is a grave risk that his or her return would expose the child to physical or psychological harm or otherwise place the child in an intolerable situation . |
| 13 | ( It is open to a district to decide whether it wishes to be a borough and so enjoy the dignity of having a mayor . ) |
| 14 | The Methodists preach religion and so does the Church of England . ’ |
| 15 | This , in turn , can be traced to ageist values within society generally , which permeate social and political thinking and thereby influence the extent to which older people as a group are viewed as less important , less in need , or just less interesting than other groups of people ( e.g. Hughes and Mtezuka , 1992 ) . |
| 16 | After nine years exploring a new operation for large bowel disease we considered that it was time to take stock and objectively evaluate the merit of restorative proctocolectomy for ulcerative colitis , familial adenomatous polyposis , and functional bowel disorders . |
| 17 | Now he is confined to 125cc racing and this restriction was never more evident than at Carrowdore when he won the 125cc class which was the first race on the card and then spent the rest of the day on the sidelines talking to anyone who might listen to him — myself included . |
| 18 | His suspicions of the CEDA were nevertheless genuine and , given its refusal to abandon accidentalism and wholeheartedly embrace the Republic , reasonable . |
| 19 | Fulcher lunged at Mr Leonard who pushed him into a bedroom and then took the knife from him . |
| 20 | put her in the bedroom and then enjoy the rest of Christmas ! |
| 21 | If the motor is operating as part of a position control system the Pull.out torque must be Produced at all speeds ; any surplus of motor torque over load torque accelerates the system to a higher speed and thereby reduces the positioning time . |
| 22 | Most VHS-C camcorders are twin-speed , the LP setting halving the speed and thus doubling the runtime albeit at the cost of a slight reduction in recording quality . |
| 23 | The chart will be of greater value if you calculate your own normal reading speed and then adjust the relationship between reading speeds and " gears " accordingly . |
| 24 | Only if all new investment in the firm has to be financed from retained earnings is it possible for an increase in dividends to reduce net investment and thereby reduce the ability of the firm to deliver real income in the future . |
| 25 | Inside are stomata ( the few outside are small and probably permanently closed ) , which probably gain from the ants and decaying material , reduce transpiration loss and also improve the oxygen and moisture regimes for the ants . |
| 26 | It is customary for workers to go collectively through the vines eradicating excess foliage , which improves the circulation of air around the vine and also reduces the risk of fungi developing . |
| 27 | The two wings of authority had accepted defeat and then joined the workforce at the windows . |
| 28 | In any case , as an imperative , let suggests that the speaker feels that the impinging of his will on the others 's should be enough to obtain their assent or overcome their indifference and thereby get the infinitive action under way . |
| 29 | Once you have stood behind the ball and visualised the shot , you will probably aim the clubface first , then hold the club and finally adopt the stance . |
| 30 | Turn away , swing the arms and club and then pull the body and legs through . |