Example sentences of "[prep] [noun sg] [verb] the two [adj] " in BNC.

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1 This manner of association places the two C-terminal stalk regions some 140 apart ( Fig.5 a ) , oriented so that their polypeptide chains can each continue into the membranes of separate cells .
2 The Annamese emperor , Khai Dinh , in theory ruled the two northern regions from Hue with the benefit of French protection , while Cochin-China was governed directly from Paris — but in effect all three territories were ruled as colonies .
3 The rear end of the console can be detached in order to transform the two individual rear seats into a bench accommodating three .
4 Iraq , meanwhile , attempted to take advantage of the presence of US troops in Saudi Arabia by calling for a holy war , or Jihad , against King Fahd in order to protect the two holy cities of Mecca and Medina from " infidel " ( non-Moslem ) forces .
5 He looked up just in time to see the two red tail-lights drop behind the hill .
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