Example sentences of "[adj] of [art] [noun pl] ' [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | It threshed this way and that , as the giant tried , uselessly , to pull free of the Trees ' cruel grip . |
| 2 | The programme is structured in such a way that on-going evaluation is simple and results can be reflected on from time to time by the Family Development Nurse and Community Mother so that the monthly visit to the family which is the main focus of the programme for achieving goals can be adapted to each family 's level and the issues that are discussed are relevant , nonjudgemental , and supportive of the parents ' own ideas and recognises the parents ' desire to do what is best for their children . |
| 3 | They were examined by a single pathologist ( SD ) who was unaware of the patients ' clinical details . |
| 4 | I always felt that it was typical of the Quakers ' practical Christianity to allow their building to be so used . |
| 5 | Phrases such as ‘ the ‘ boyo' body-language kept breaking through ’ are reminiscent of the tabloids ' anti-Welsh campaign against Kinnock , and it is deplorable that a once-eminent socialist writer should use them . |
| 6 | The Committee was generally critical of the universities ' past role , and clearly hoped that the CNAA might be persuaded to take on what might prove to be a very substantial validating function . |
| 7 | When the North American Indians gave fresh cranberries as a gift to the Pilgrim families , it 's unlikely that they were aware of the berries ' peculiar talent — they can bounce ! |
| 8 | Their economy and population were both suffering , but also they were becoming wary of the Dzhungars ' increasing strength . |