Example sentences of "[adj] [prep] [verb] to [art] [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Writers about midlife are fond of referring to the empty nest syndrome , much to the annoyance of feminists , who deplore the notion that women need children to bolster their sense of self-worth . |
| 2 | It might be somewhat different with regard to the other occupant of the grave . |
| 3 | It did n't seem any different from talking to a real person . |
| 4 | Many appointed in this way were ex-professional theatre actors or directors who for various reasons ( not always the best ) were interested in transferring to the amateur world . |
| 5 | They were still interested in affiliating to the Labour Party , though under the Labour Party rules this could not be recognised until 1940 . |
| 6 | Let's all not get guilty of over-reacting to an awful result . |
| 7 | Eurobankers are beginning to be chary of lending to the nationalized industries and state authorities of even big countries in balance of payments deficits . |
| 8 | A literal rendering of an idiom is very rarely capable of serving as even an approximate translation ; it is most likely to be either uninterpretable , or quite unrelated in meaning to the original expression . |
| 9 | As different strata of the educated public became conscious of belonging to a substantial and articulate body of opinion , ‘ society 's ’ self-confidence grew . |
| 10 | It 's a well-founded faith he has developed since Michelin this year singled him out as the only French chef worthy of upgrading to the coveted three-star accolade . |
| 11 | For example , in most cases when you draw something new on the screen its position will not be random with regard to the other objects already on the screen . |
| 12 | Yet they see nothing inconsistent with objecting to a well-engineered nuclear waste disposal plant which is clearly necessary to dispose safely of irradiated material already created ; or to properly regulated high-combustion chemical waste disposal plants that are the only alternative ( unless we get rid of the chemical industry ) to toxic wastes being dumped surreptitiously in some field or on some beach . |
| 13 | The same is true if the selectee ( i.e. the complement ) is non-specific with regard to the presupposed traits of the selector : ? |
| 14 | His stance should be relaxed , not fixed , since an unspecialized stance provides mobility and avoids the waste of valuable reaction time involved in switching to the best stance with which to meet an oncoming attack . |
| 15 | However , as we ex-Service members are constantly involved in appealing to the genral public for financial donations to our appeals , would it not be prudent to keep the expense of any such memorial to the minimum ? |
| 16 | This is an additional cost for one or more of the parties and is in itself a reason for ensuring that disputes are resolved wherever possible before referring to a third party for resolution . |
| 17 | He 's conscious that safety-critical items such as tyres and brakes must n't be skimped on , but he 's not overly concerned about sticking to the recommended 6000-mile service schedule ; so far the Sierra has on average been serviced every 13,500 miles and has never seen the inside of a Ford dealer 's workshop . |
| 18 | They may feel responsible for adding to the dead person 's problems or may feel that if they had been more alert they would have noticed their friend 's or relative 's distress . |
| 19 | Clover roots had become deformed in adapting to the polluted soil and had lost their ability to fix nitrogen . |
| 20 | They have , like all systems , inherent problems but the concept is far more flexible in translating to a practical solution . |
| 21 | The man or woman who is used to referring to the female sexual organ as a cunt will not be comfortable or confident in talking about the vulva or the vagina . |
| 22 | If you feel you would like to go to a group but feel uneasy about going to the first one alone contact me and I will arrange for someone to take you and introduce you . |
| 23 | There is no need here to consider what is capable of amounting to a reasonable excuse , but it suffices to say that the defence is clearly of very limited scope . |
| 24 | and Otton J. ) affirmed his acquittal by the Crown Court ( which had allowed an appeal against conviction by justices ) on the ground that the defendant , when required to give blood , had raised an objection capable of amounting to a medical reason why blood should not be taken and that this could only be determined by a medical practitioner . |
| 25 | He states that natural justice , being a flexible term which imposes distinct requirements in different cases , is capable of applying to the whole range of situations encapsulated by the terms ‘ judicial , ’ ‘ quasi-judicial , ’ ‘ administrative ’ or ‘ executive ’ . |
| 26 | The three firms appear to be consonant with regard to the small steam power required to actuate the lift : viz : about 25 h.p . |
| 27 | It is suggested that the taking of medical advice and careful consultation with the employee concerned are essential before coming to a final decision on the matter . |
| 28 | Lesbian and Gay Foster And Adoptive Parents Network has produced a pack which is available by writing to the Lesbian and Gay Foster And Adoptive Parent Network , c/o London Friend , 86 , Caledonian Rd , London N1 . |
| 29 | If the deceased 's judgment was impaired by mental illness and he was incapable of coming to a balanced decision , his act is not voluntary and volenti will not apply ( Kirkham v Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police [ 1990 ] 3 All ER 246 ) . |
| 30 | Although these findings were on rats , they may also be relevant with regard to the possible effects of achlorhydria with or without hypergastrinaemia in man . |