Example sentences of "[adj] and [adj] [adv] the [noun] " in BNC.

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1 McGregor calls this Theory X. In contrast to this is Theory Y , where he argues that if the leaders see subordinates as willing and able then the leader will be less inclined to pursue an autocratic style but instead prefer a participative style of leadership and encourage subordinates to accept responsibility and authority .
2 If post cold-war Europe is not to be violent and conflictual then the sources of rivalry and mistrust need to be addressed head-on .
3 If the delegation is absolute and unconditional then the electorate can not be sovereign ; if it delegates its power on trust then Parliament can not be sovereign .
4 Pittston has drafted in ‘ scab ’ labour to get the coal out , but the roads in these mountains are narrow and winding so the strikers drive their vehicles ahead of the coal trucks as slowly as possible .
5 If the remainder of Rentokil staff are as helpful , pleasant and co-operative then the contract should run very smoothly indeed . ’
6 If the degree of moral outrage is widespread and simmering then the individual who ignites the fire has a high chance of success ; the enormous , potential power of the base of the hierarchy is ignited .
7 Doherty is described by Cole as an ardent Owenite ; but though he records him as advocating ‘ co-operative self-employment far and wide wherever the workers became organised ’ , he nevertheless identifies the National Association as a purely trade union body .
8 ‘ Transfer fees and salaries are far more modest and reasonable then the UK and Europe and the potential is endless .
9 But officials say this was unconnected and that now the situation is calm .
10 We like to keep the floor nice and sticky so the staff ca n't run away !
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