Example sentences of "[prep] the case [pron] [modal v] [vb infin] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The gifts to the judge were one aspect of his knowledge of the case which would influence his decision . |
| 2 | If we printed details of the case it would make her identity too plain to the authorities but suffice it to say that she was detained with some others for celebrating a ‘ banned person ’ — Nelson Mandela . |
| 3 | Once the House is seised of the case it may exercise ‘ any powers of the Court of Appeal . ’ |
| 4 | But it is one thing to say that once the House of Lords is seised of the case it must resolve all outstanding issues in the appeal itself . |
| 5 | The hon. Gentleman is concerned about the placement of this convicted person in a nearby hostel , so if he will give me the details of the case I shall have it investigated by Her Majesty 's inspectorate of probation . |