Example sentences of "[noun sg] [vb -s] [pn reflx] to the [noun] " in BNC.
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1 | This parasite attaches itself to the mouths of fishes , sea-squirts , etc. 65 . |
2 | This chapter confines itself to the intangibles . |
3 | On the other hand , a court of equity addresses itself to the amount of costs that the mortgagee should be allowed as a condition of redemption . |
4 | In its extreme form , therefore , empiricism limits itself to the results of direct observation and virtually denies the value of theory since this is generalization removed from first-hand observation . |
5 | Such viewpoints I have since found elaborated in Brereton ( 1944 ) who records , almost as an educational ‘ law ’ , that : ‘ the standard of an examination adjusts itself to the standard of those taking it ’ ( p. 43 ) . |
6 | Apart from the fact that it avoids the above dilemmas , by claiming only the narrowest scope for semantics , such a theory recommends itself to the pragmaticist for the following reasons . |
7 | The physicality of the artefact lends itself to the work of praxis — that is , cultural construction through action rather than just conceptualization . |
8 | As mentioned earlier , the bidder binds itself to the scheme by agreeing to appear by counsel at the hearing of the petition and giving the appropriate undertaking . |
9 | If your children have left home and you have more space than you need , you could consider taking in lodgers , either as paying guests or , if your property lends itself to the creation of a separate flatlet , in a tenancy capacity . |
10 | Use of trade exhibitions is on the increase and firms increasingly need to establish a more scientific method of managing this function as it requires an understanding of how an exhibition stand communicates itself to the public . |
11 | Particular interest attaches itself to the distribution of the elderly population , because of its implications for the provision of retirement accommodation and social services . |