Example sentences of "[prep] the [noun prp] [vb -s] [vb pp] the " in BNC.
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| 1 | His comments are a major diplomatic gaffe as the CRC has supported the region in its disquiet over the CRE 's decision to begin an investigation . |
| 2 | David Morgan , the chairman of the A.R.P.S. has emphasised the need for speedy applications to be made . |
| 3 | In the first place , the retention of the archaic concept of the sovereignty of the Crown-in-Parliament has precluded the development of a fully-fledged citizenship based on the democratic concept of the sovereignty of the people . |
| 4 | I began by noting that in 1987 building societies were at the forefront of financial sector reporting , but the influence , in particular , of the EC has narrowed the gap over the past five years , so that the rules applicable to banks ( The Companies Act 1985 ( Bank Accounts ) Regulations 1991 ) and building societies ( the 1992 regulations ) are now very much in line . |
| 5 | The relationship with the US has remained the most important single arbiter of Japan 's foreign relations . |
| 6 | A PROPOSAL for a referendum on the future of US military bases in the Philippines has paved the way for the possibility of keeping them there . |
| 7 | A friend of mine in the Commons has described the Heath and Maudling campaigns to me . |
| 8 | The House of Lords Select Committee on the EC has welcomed the proposed Directive on the Freedom of Management and Investment of Funds held by Institutions for Retirement Provision . |
| 9 | The red herring of who did what to whom on the NHS has dominated the media when important issues like devolution , the reform of the House of Lords and our contribution ( political and monetary ) to the EC are ignored . |
| 10 | For many years , trade across the Atlantic has provided the backbone of business for the air cargo industry . |
| 11 | A PHOTOGRAPH of a Royal Marine advancing into Port Stanley after yomping across the Falklands has provided the inspiration for a 12ft high bronze statue symbolising the spirit and achievements of the Royal Marines . |