Example sentences of "[noun sg] with the [noun pl] ' [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The black-chalk ‘ Homme à la sucette ’ ( 1938 ) , its sentimental subject at variance with the artists ' powerful , shattered treatment , elicited lively bidding , selling to an American private collector for $880,000 ( £488,900 ) ( est. $600–800,000 ) . |
| 2 | His successful dealings with Mussolini and Hitler , necessary in order to get his forces across the Straits of Gibraltar to Spain , ensured him a relationship with the Nationalists ' powerful allies such as no other rebel commander came close to possessing . |
| 3 | Such a change of tactics in the gilt-edged market did not preclude intervention , but such intervention would be in accordance with the authorities ' own requirements rather than in response to particular market changes . |
| 4 | It was enhanced both by fusion of the School with the teachers ' personal circle and by the remarkable resource of Morris 's last and finest garden . |
| 5 | The final push — intended to win over waverers , particularly those considering voting Liberal Democrat — was given added impetus with the Tories ' final election broadcast last night , stressing Mr Major 's international role . |