Example sentences of "[adj] and [verb] an [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | By breaking a task down into small , manageable pieces , keeping reward levels high and taking an analytical approach you can achieve a great deal in all spheres of life . |
| 2 | There could be no question now of the French fleet overwhelming the British and escorting an invading army to Scotland and Essex . |
| 3 | Municipal legal restrictions upon a State 's treaty-making powers can not support a claim of treaty invalidity unless the domestic restrictions are manifest and concern an internal law of fundamental importance . |
| 4 | Though the basic broad principles of the hierarchy are observable from its inception , probably toward the end of the fifteenth century , it was only gradually that it became elaborated ; and it was only with elaboration that the hierarchy tended gradually to become more rigid and to exert an increasing influence on the attitudes both of the ulema toward their own aspirations and of the people toward the ulema . |
| 5 | Sociologists can not simply observe action from the outside and impose an external logic upon it . |
| 6 | ‘ Now then , Chris , you take it easy and have an early night . |
| 7 | The shadow Scottish secretary , Tom Clarke , described the figures as appalling and demanded an urgent meeting with the Scottish Secretary , Ian Lang . |
| 8 | The thigh was straight and had an inturned head , compared ( favourably ) with that of the reptile which is slightly S-shaped and without a head . |
| 9 | A pleasant Maltese soft drink , Kinnie , is faintly fizzy and has an unusual flavour of orange and herbs . |
| 10 | She glanced at Andrew , even more silent that evening than usual and gave an exaggerated sigh . |
| 11 | As one of the growing number of management consultants here in Australia attempting to show that business can be both profitable and have an ethical approach , it is heartening to see that at least some directors think we need a profound change in how we work . |
| 12 | Decision tables are less graphical but are concise and have an in-built verification mechanism so that it is possible to check that all the conditions have been catered for . |
| 13 | Some measures taken in this context have been controversial and offered an easy target for criticism in the press . |
| 14 | The red flags indicate the start and finish position for beaming which when printed are converted to normal beaming and give an excellent result . |
| 15 | The first mile is very pleasant and gives an exquisite view of the village backed by the mountains of Torridon : one of the most beautiful prospects in the country , a classic not yet well known . |
| 16 | Normally he was relaxed and had an easy-going manner . |
| 17 | The veterinary degree course at the Royal ( Dick ) School of Veterinary Studies at the University of Edinburgh is broad and balanced and provides an excellent basis for subsequent specialisation in either clinical practice or research . |
| 18 | The lounge is comfortable and has an open fire in winter . |
| 19 | In contrast to the irregular form characteristic of acidic granite batholiths , large basic intrusions which typically have a gabbro-type composition are normally layered and have an overall saucer shape ( Fig. 5.17 ) . |
| 20 | Darryl Washington and Maria Ramos thought the New York subway line was disused and dragged an inflatable mattress between the tracks . |
| 21 | They should be firm and have an attractive appearance , with little or no damage . |
| 22 | Some of the University 's degrees are specifically vocational and have an established core or have a clearly defined course of study ; others are more open in their purpose and structure . |
| 23 | Its role was partly that of a forum , partly a catalyst , and partly that of an intellectual resource which feeds in ideas and information ; over the years it has developed an outstanding reputation for encouraging and sustaining an informed dialogue between local movements . |
| 24 | Say my valet is alive and well and has an excellent memory . |
| 25 | Although requiring general anaesthesia , bronchoscopy is the most reliable method , as it will indicate not only the presence , size and location of many of the nodules , but will also allow the collection of tracheal mucus for confirmatory examination for eggs and larvae ; the latter are invariably coiled , sluggish and have an S-shaped tail ( Fig. 44 ) . |
| 26 | The aim is to relieve the stress of carers and other members of the family , preventing elderly or handicapped people becoming institutionalised and avoiding an increased burden on hospitals . |
| 27 | ‘ But I used to actually paint myself black and wear an Afro wig ! |
| 28 | But I used to actually paint myself black and wear an Afro wig ! |
| 29 | exactly , yeah and we can do that with everything , we can do that with everything , this is my perception and that 's your perception of this thing that I 'm holding in my hand , everything that we 've seen have that ability you know , we 've got the ability to do that with everything , what we need to do sometimes is walk around the issue if you like and look at it from another perspective and , and this is what we 're doing with Ethiopia , now , erm , the good section again was looking at images and particularly the fact that a lot of images are very negative and throwing an alternative view , the second section we 're looking at news coverage which is very sketchy , erm , it does n't provide a complete picture at all , and this third section well you saw what that 's about there |
| 30 | The cDNA clone is 3056 bp long and contains an open reading frame ( ORF ) encoding a putative protein of 610 amino acids with a theoretical molecular weight of 63123 daltons . |