Example sentences of "[noun pl] [v-ing] an [adj] [noun] to " in BNC.
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| 1 | Statistical aggregates suggesting an inexorable logic to Labour 's advance in the 1920s disguise considerable reversals in certain localities and unexpected increases in others ( Savage 1987 Ch 8 ) . |
| 2 | Ideally , strategies using an economics-based approach to air pollution control would provide financial incentives for emission sources to pursue the most cost-effective means for reducing pollution ( Anderson et al. , 1977 ; Magat , 1982 ; Rosencranz , 1981 ) . |
| 3 | Palestinians waging an unarmed resistance to Israeli occupation of Arab lands , have suffered a brutal repression and thousands of deaths of unarmed civilians at the hands of Israeli armed forces . |
| 4 | For this reason , the term ‘ related publication ’ is used for all publications bearing an identifiable relationship to the original research work . |
| 5 | For this reason , the term ‘ related publication ’ is used for all publications bearing an identifiable relationship to the original research work . |
| 6 | Waddington , one of four London galleries making an impressive contribution to the fair , brought works by Sean Scully , Patrick Caulfield , Ian Davenport and Barry Flanagan , but did better with more classic drawings , selling sheets by Matisse and Picabia , and expecting to place a canvas by Leger . |
| 7 | With the neon lights of Georgetown at hand , Penang , the so-called ‘ Pearl of the Orient , ’ offers the perfect combination of relaxation in the sun and frenetic nightlife , with a few Chinese temples adding an irresistible garnish to this delightful island . |
| 8 | Much of the blame for their slide in popularity could be attributed to ‘ Cabinet ministers arguing over their official residences , and backbench Tory MPs taking an independent line to further their own political careers ’ . |