Example sentences of "[noun pl] [Wh det] [vb -s] a [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | There seems to be a memory for elaborate patterns and sequences which takes a long time to develop . |
| 2 | The draftsman of the precedent suggests the substitution of : within a reasonable period for 2 months which seems a fair compromise . |
| 3 | It overlooks the fact that it is the public character of science and of its institutions which imposes a mental discipline upon the individual scientist , and which preserves the objectivity of science and its tradition of critically discussing new ideas . |
| 4 | Executive search is one of those products which has a large degree of elasticity . |
| 5 | There are both native woodland and conifer plantations which gives a rich mosaic of habitats for wildlife . |
| 6 | A board that is easy to sail in strong winds which has a surf-board type of tail , footstraps , a retracting daggerboard and a mast track . |
| 7 | Some hotels maintain ledger accounts for the regular business users and the account is sent direct to the companies which enables a speedy departure for the guest . |
| 8 | In Japan , we must be getting to a time when equities are worth buying , so , on a five-year basis , I would choose the Schroder Japan Smaller Companies which has a good reputation , or possibly the Schroder Tokyo fund . |
| 9 | Several countries , but not the UK have radio-paging systems based on RDS which provides a user-attractive function for car radios . |
| 10 | Have you ever taken the time to ask parents what makes a good school ? |
| 11 | They now have a new experience of such days which starts a new pattern for the future . |
| 12 | Bedroom with two single beds which makes a double bed if required . |
| 13 | The other major offence is drunken driving , an offence bristling with technicalities which carries a maximum prison sentence of six months ' and a minimum period twelve months ' disqualification from driving . |
| 14 | However , there is much about Alsace that appears to be Germanic , including the outward appearance of the wines which suggests a German influence . |
| 15 | You can get similar value from Isabelle Allende 's Of Love and Shadows which gives a vivid picture of what it is like to be on the wrong end of the dictatorial boot in Chile . |
| 16 | They are a vital tourist attraction , their foraging creates a mosaic of habitats which benefits a wide range of species , and their habitats range from forest to savanna to semi-desert . |
| 17 | ‘ Then to add a little spice we selected Fidelity Special Situations which has a good track record but we 're taking more of a gamble in the hope of bigger profits . ’ |
| 18 | Far smaller is Mount Stromboli in the Aeolian islands which gives a spectacular performance with nightly fireworks and glowing sparks . |
| 19 | There is something about pavements which creates a great stir , and it became the focus of attention . |
| 20 | Glottochronology is a technique developed for spoken languages which has a basic assumption that languages change at a relatively steady rate . |
| 21 | There is a stillness in these final scenes which forms a fine contrast with the earlier manic activity , a real sense of wonder as the dead come to life and the divided family are miraculously reunited . |
| 22 | To ‘ work to ensure a system of legal liability for members which provides a reasonable balance between the interests of auditors , preparers and users of accounts ’ is ranked 14th in a list of 15 detailed objectives , which does not encourage one to believe that it is being given a proper priority . |
| 23 | When expertise is not available from the transport industry , BESO can draw on its register of 2,600 volunteer advisers which includes a strong cadre of transportation experts . |
| 24 | The epididymis then joins with the vas deferens which winds a tortuous course in front of the pubic bone to join the urethra near its junction with the bladder . |
| 25 | This saving is used to acquire and manage a portfolio of assets which yields a sufficient return to pay pensions and insurance claims , as well as providing a working rate of return for the financial institution . |
| 26 | It is coupled to one of GM 's four-speed automatic gearboxes which features a responsive kick-down , what Vauxhall likes to call a ‘ seamless ’ change-up and lock-up in third and fourth ratios . |
| 27 | Although their views appeared to carry little weight , they had raised a fundamental question about the relationship between tax allowances and cash allowances which remains a controversial issue . |
| 28 | 1.4 The employee 's duty not to disclose or use his employer 's business secrets What constitutes a legitimate business secret has already been discussed earlier . |
| 29 | The one thing above all others which characterizes a Plinian eruption is the sheer volume of the fragmentary material ejected by the gas blast . |
| 30 | In the case of the Pump Wagon this power is provided not by horses , wolves or some other beast , but by the frantic pumping of Snotlings which drives a simple mechanism and keeps the Pump Wagon moving . |