Example sentences of "[prep] [noun] to its [noun sg] [to-vb] " in BNC.

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1 The success of Windows is due in part to its ability to keep several applications active at the same time — each in its own screen or window .
2 In addition to its inability to reassure consignees and potential lenders , the DFR was generally viewed as not subject to the Hague or The Visby Protocol .
3 Indeed , recently the French Government suggested that in addition to its measure to reduce the working week , establish early retirement and other features to deal with some of the multiplier effects of growing structural unemployment , it will also engage in a campaign of socially useful production similar to that advocated by the Lucas workers .
4 Not only is the Bundesrat 's consent not required for all laws ( Article 77(3) ) but , in addition to its power to overrule the Bundesrat ( Article 77(4) ) , the Bundestag has virtual carte blanche to extend its area of competence , in virtue of an article which is a perfect formulation of ‘ subsidiarity ’ :
5 And it 's the trend which , in addition to its desire to see our juniors competing on the same surfaces as their international counterparts , has seen our own LTA encourage the court manufacturers in this country towards the cushioned acrylic type of tennis courts .
6 It decided to question the validity of the Regulations in proceedings for judicial review but to avoid adverse publicity which might arise if it was the only building society failing to pay in accordance with the Regulations and to avoid the danger of being charged penalties , it paid three instalments as required by the Regulations but without prejudice to its right to recover those sums if it was correct in its contention that the Regulations were void .
7 If what the Purchaser says is fair , why does it reserve the right to apply the indemnity basis without prejudice to its right to apply the contractual measure as well ?
8 Unlike America or France , the Government is defined by reference to its ability to command majority support in the lower House .
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