Example sentences of "[noun sg] in [v-ing] [prep] the [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | This principle applies in full force in dealing with the harmonic idioms of the present day , in which discords are approached and quitted with the utmost freedom , and there is often little or no feeling of resolution at all , for there must always be ‘ part-writing ’ and the notes must ‘ go somewhere ’ and not be left in the air , so to speak , even if the progressions are not in accord with nineteenth-century harmonic notions . |
| 2 | As one who joined the Leader of the Opposition in voting against the Single European Act , before the right hon. Gentleman became a Euro-fanatic , may I appeal to my right hon. Friend to warn the voters about the huge dangers to the much-improved labour relations of Britain if they were to vote into power any Government who were prepared to pass over the power to wreck our trade union reforms by majority vote in Brussels ? |
| 3 | It is commendable that they have once again quickly seized the opportunity to involve themselves fully with my Department in working towards the successful implementation of the council tax in 1993 . |
| 4 | The most feverish area of research in snowboarding for the past few years has been the quest for an improved binding system — in particular a releasable binding that works . |
| 5 | Not only are there the possibilities offered by electronic mail in communicating with the other school , but classes might put their information onto the computer and exchange data disks . |
| 6 | Despite being repudiated by his new party , he was elected state representative in 1989 and was nominated for US senator in 1990 , taking 44 per cent of the vote in losing to the incumbent Democrat . |
| 7 | ANSWER/ARGUMENT In accounting for the popular appeal of the Nazis , anti-semitism was not as significant as other factors , especially that of Hitler himself . |
| 8 | Teachers showed a great deal of skill in dealing with the many interruptions of the classroom day , generally managing to neutralize them either by simply refusing to be distracted by them , or by transmuting them into a part of the teaching session . |
| 9 | Peter Ainsworth , Conservative member for Surrey East , was " Best Campaigning MP " for his willingness to promote the controversial — and ultimately unsuccessful — Hedgerows Bill [ see page 3 , this issue ] and his skill in negotiating with the conflicting interest groups . |
| 10 | Suppliers are required to submit each proposal in writing by the tender submission date of 1 August 1983 . |
| 11 | In fact , although there is an element of truth to this position , the previous theoretical analysis is arguably of substantial assistance in commenting upon the current framework of the law . |
| 12 | Britain also sought American help in dealing with the unilateral declaration of independence by the whites of Southern Rhodesia in 1965 in the face of the Wilson government 's insistence on safeguards for the rest of the population . |
| 13 | Incidentally it is just at this point that I find many theologians who enter this field particularly weak ; mainly because what they deduce from a Biblical view is so general ( and sometimes even vague ) that it is of little practical help in choosing between the main alternatives of the world today . |
| 14 | There was no evidence that Berowne had started his own meal — that in itself might be of some help in deciding on the approximate time of death — but he had apparently either cajoled Harry into the church with the promise of a meal or , more likely , had supplied an obvious and immediate need before he was ready for his own share of the supper . |
| 15 | He is harsh and shows little pity in dealing with the fallen angels and his exclamation that his son will be exalted resounds with a rather curt and slightly arrogant ring . |
| 16 | Instead of the usual exercise in preaching to the converted , UKCMG members — real users rather than computer industry staff — brought with them a wealth of scepticism and experience to Thursday 's open systems stream that was both refreshing and alarming . |
| 17 | As an exercise in thinking about the unthinkable , the point is a counter to the idea of ‘ tactical ’ nuclear war as a first step in the ladder of escalation but , equally , it might be like trying to avoid any unwanted delays in Russian roulette by starting with a fully loaded gun . |
| 18 | In the early 1980s Korolev showed considerable determination in embarking on the total restoration of the Tretyakov building complex in Lavrushinsky Pereulok . |
| 19 | Philip Roth 's article refers to this issue in referring to the later book If not now , when ? — Levi 's ‘ Eastern ’ , an adventure story of Jewish partisans during the closing months of the war , led by the Communist fighter-fiddler Gedaleh . |
| 20 | The direct costs incurred in connection with the issue of capital instruments should be deducted from the proceeds of the issue in arriving at the net amount . |
| 21 | A very successful appeal was made in September by actress Susannah York on behalf of the S.O.S. Society to support their work in caring for the elderly and disabled . |
| 22 | The choice of language affects selection , integration and choice of curriculum content throughout the primary cycle , and is of dominant importance in planning for the first school years . |
| 23 | Other linguists imply even more clearly that there is no difference in meaning between the two versions of the infinitive by claiming that to is meaningless when it precedes the bare infinitive form . |
| 24 | Indeed , most grammarians claim that there is absolutely no difference in meaning between the two constructions , the only contrast being that the bare infinitive is more colloquial , or more American ( cf. |
| 25 | Such uses suggest very strongly that there is in fact a difference in meaning between the two constructions . |
| 26 | The difference in meaning between the two coincides therefore with the distinction already made between to infinitives evoking their event as a " subsequent potentiality " and those evoking it as a " subsequent actualization " . |
| 27 | A number of scholars up to the present have held that Mozart intended no difference in meaning between the two symbols . |
| 28 | There was some discussion on the difference in grading between the two posts . |
| 29 | The big trap in dealing with the Duveen Galleries is the centre octagon . |
| 30 | Thus , if implemented , notwithstanding the other requirements of SSAP 15 , companies may use either the full provision or partial provision basis in accounting for the deferred tax implications of post-retirement benefits accounted for in accordance with SSAP 24 and UITF 6 . |