Example sentences of "[adj] [noun sg] [vb base] [verb] a [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The political branch have installed a hot line direct to the Ministry 's central computer in Rome and even so they cant keep up . |
| 2 | Renovations in the old kitchen have revealed an impressive array of stone arches and flagstones . |
| 3 | Perversely and ironically , this tendency has happily co-existed with old-style Labourism for which ethnic absolutism and cultural relativism have provided an obvious means to rationalize and balance its funding practices . |
| 4 | Peripheral position , the friction of distance , the lack of natural resources and an absence of low cultivable ground combine to provide a restricted and disadvantaged economic base . |
| 5 | Repeated attempts to cut back the global total of public spending have placed an increased emphasis on control of public spending . |
| 6 | The benefits of a growing scientific spirit have formed an overwhelming force behind that re-education . |
| 7 | Feminists who take a more woman-centred approach have developed a positive view of women 's biology , and have based a full theory of gender relations on it ( see Chapter 5 ) . |
| 8 | Processed and pre-prepared food have become a tempting and convenient option in recent times . |
| 9 | Recently , joint planning , evaluation and some theoretical discussion have become an integral part of the programme . |
| 10 | Graduates who have specialised in advanced work in English Language have pursued a wide variety of careers , including teaching at all levels at home and abroad ( where further vocational qualifications may be necessary ) , librarianship , lexicography , the Civil Service , finance and banking , industry and management , and computing . |
| 11 | MORE THAN 10,000 women who work for the Regional Council have received a cervical smear test since 1988 , and the Women 's Unit has played a major part in that achievement . |
| 12 | In accordance with the terms of the Local Authorities Traffic Orders ( Procedures ) ( Scotland ) Regulations 1987 , I write to advise you that Lothian Regional Council propose to promote a right turn prohibition Order from the A71 into the B7031 for both A71/B7031 junctions . |
| 13 | Recent studies of hyperlipidaemic diabetics treated with a high-fibre unrefined carbohydrate and low-fat content diet have demonstrated a significant reduction in both cholesterol and triglyceride levels on this type of diet ( Pacy et al , 1984a ) . |
| 14 | Does my right hon. Friend agree that the reductions in personal taxation have played a major role in the revival of enterprise and the increase in risk taking , productivity and output that we have achieved in the past decade ? |
| 15 | Goneril and Regan almost have hypocrisy thrust upon them , in that Lear 's invitations to flatter for instant profit do impose an intolerable burden on anyone of a less than firm integrity . |
| 16 | It seems that drop-outs at this early stage have remained a serious problem , particularly in rural areas , though there has been some improvement in the retention rates over the whole primary cycle ( SSA to Standard Five ) . |
| 17 | Appendix B is rather one earlier in the process where the European Community have produced a green paper , on European Social Policy , which will have impact upon employment legislation later on in the process . |
| 18 | The recent announcement that the National Gallery intend to establish a public relations department may improve the situation . |
| 19 | Certainly , the fans of the English national team have earned an unenviable reputation around the football-playing world . |
| 20 | Would that little demo have involved a slight incident with a police horse ? ’ |
| 21 | He reached for her , pulling away the tight linen shift to expose a taut brown body with generous firm breasts . |
| 22 | Most laboratory and field studies of human behaviour involve taking a situational snap-shot at a given time in a given place . |
| 23 | Less than famous London team burst into the light with a powerful , unusual dancefloor groover featuring an emotive , pulling-no-punches oration from a youth called Afolbi and clear , spirited singing from Allison Gordon . |
| 24 | Another writes , cryptically : ‘ I also realise , looking back , how a few relationships with the opposite sex have added a golden thread and tinged my life with deep regret ’ . |
| 25 | The charges of genocide that followed were denied by Iraq but pressure accumulated for a UN investigation , not least through the criticism of Turkish premier Ozal , whose own country 's relations with its Kurdish minority have enjoyed a chequered history over the years . |
| 26 | Those normally at work but disabled by non-industrial illness have had a limited cover under National Insurance , and those who have never been in the workforce have very limited special provision and must rely on income support if they lack resources . |
| 27 | Random Century have produced a beautiful ‘ gift pack ’ of the book ( hardback ) , lavishly and handsomely illustrated by the author , together with this cassette , making a highly desirable present for any child over the age of three . |
| 28 | In most regions , the new growth is entirely due to changes in net migration , as movement out of the conurbations has exceeded the inflow to these areas , and low or convergent rates of natural increase have provided a passive background for these trends . |
| 29 | Data networks and their likely continued rapid expansion have played a significant part in US government policy on international trade . |
| 30 | That is why we and the Scottish National party have suggested a local income tax . |