Example sentences of "[noun pl] [vb mod] [vb infin] a [noun] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The returns may explain a family relationship , they record each person 's occupation , and at the very least they demonstrate that an ancestor was still alive at that date . |
| 2 | Most good delicatessens should carry a one-year-old farmhouse Cheddar on the rind , and , in my opinion , this is really the only way to buy the cheese . |
| 3 | On 28 July of that year there appeared in The Seaman a leading article headed " Shall We Shake Hands " , making no apology for the conflicts of the past , but offering to the Federation , as one powerful organisation to another , the hand of friendship provided that it was willing to set aside its " preposterous contention " that all seamen should carry a Federation ticket and further suggesting a joint board along the lines operated for many years by the Durham miners . |
| 4 | Third , all but the smallest local authorities should appoint a management board of between five and nine members . |
| 5 | The life cycle of the cuckoo raises the question of why host birds should accept a brood parasite 's eggs , and why they should feed this alien monster in their nest ? |
| 6 | Instead of the audit , FRAG proposes that the accounts should contain a compilation report on their preparation , which would be furnished by an accountant who is suitably qualified but not necessarily independent of the company . |
| 7 | Stack-oriented computers may set a condition code in the top element of the stack as a result of a test or comparison instruction ; a jump instruction is then provided to jump conditional on the state of this top element ( removing the element after testing ) . |
| 8 | All units may include a standard bearer and/or musician , and these cost double the points value of an ordinary trooper . |
| 9 | It drew their attention to the fact that some of their clients may have a hearing problem without expressly saying so . |
| 10 | Candidates may provide a backing sheet for use in the examination . |
| 11 | Candidates may provide a backing sheet for use in the examination . |
| 12 | Candidates may provide a backing sheet for use in the examination . |
| 13 | By 1970 the former was negotiating an ambitious first degree scheme with the CNAA , which was explained by the Vice-Provost as more fully meeting the needs of students , employers and society , and was presented in the belief that ‘ polytechnics should develop a degree pattern which includes an increasing amount of interdisciplinary study ’ . |
| 14 | Drivers and adult or child passengers in the front of cars MUST wear a seat belt . |
| 15 | All patrol units must have a buddy patrol notified and present in the event of a police matter . |
| 16 | All candidates should have a driving licence . |
| 17 | District nominees should have a business address within the district they represent . |
| 18 | I said walkers should make a courtesy check with estates when doing a specific trek in Wester Ross , but I was only referring to the peak of the stalking period — mid-August to mid October — and not the whole year . , |
| 19 | The combined salaries of two or more such offices might keep a government supporter happy , while the sheriffship itself was a stepping stone to an appointment as a baron of exchequer or a lord of session , should the lawyer be well connected and joined to a strong political interest . |
| 20 | ANGRY cricket fans could win a £350,000 pay-out after last summer 's rain fiasco in the Edgbaston Test against Pakistan … if they act quickly . |
| 21 | The units could have a counter top and there would need to be efficient lighting . |
| 22 | It has been suggested that bonfires , which not only cause objectionable odours and smoke , but also release polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons into the atmosphere which in sufficient concentrations could constitute a health hazard , ought not to be permitted between certain set hours . |
| 23 | He called it Boozebusters and the idea was that wives ( and more rarely , husbands ) who were fed up with their partner 's non-stop round of office parties would hire a Boozebuster squad to snatch the miscreant from the pub , or wine-bar or restaurant or even the office itself at a pre-arranged time . |
| 24 | Winning schools will collect a £200 cash prize when their editorial teams visit The Northern Echo 's head office in Darlington to learn how to edit their stories which will appear on the education page . |
| 25 | Computers and information technology will cope with much of the drudgery , but schools will need a finance officer ( who may be one of the existing administrative staff with extra training ) . |
| 26 | It is expected that candidates will have a production speed of at least 25 wpm . |
| 27 | It is expected that candidates will have a production speed of at least 35 wpm . |
| 28 | It is expected that candidates will have a production speed of 45 wpm . |
| 29 | ‘ Other attractions will include a fairground organ , a miniature steam railway and a couple of scale traction engines . |
| 30 | The first four winners will enjoy a VIP night at the game , which includes a wine reception , buffet and a seat in a hospitality box . |