Example sentences of "[pers pn] [adj] [conj] a [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Rourke Deveraugh had no interest in her other than a passing fancy . |
| 2 | I find it strange that a new name is mentioned despite the fact that we 've just won two away games . |
| 3 | How then was it possible that a similar contradiction in the social formation of India , China , and Peru had not led to similar development ? |
| 4 | How is it possible that a black hole appears to emit particles when we know that nothing can escape from within its event horizon ? |
| 5 | Both Ken Clarke and my special adviser Nicholas True made it clear that a good speech was ‘ needed ’ at the Party Conference in Blackpool . |
| 6 | But the occasional $500m-worth of speculative trading on the Korean Stock Exchange on a single day — as happened on January 17th — and a booming kerb market make it clear that a great deal of loose cash is still swirling around . |
| 7 | The 1334 tax assessments and the 1377 poll-tax returns show which communities existed at those dates ( the latter also showing how few had disappeared between them ) , and make it clear that a high proportion of those which eventually disappeared were markedly below the average size ( 58 , pp.162–3 , 207 ) . |
| 8 | But the requirement of leave need not be too burdensome for applicants if an expeditious procedure for cases of emergency is provided ; and the question of time-limits could be dealt with by making it clear that a short time-limit should be imposed only if public works would otherwise be held in undue suspense . |
| 9 | That definition makes it clear that a statutory tenant is not the holder of a statutorily protected tenancy . |
| 10 | Central government may , on merit good grounds , think it appropriate that a local authority provide more of a particular service . |
| 11 | If they feel it likely that a high-fibre diet , which also reduces sugar and fat , will be particularly beneficial to slimmers — as they do — we need hardly say more . |
| 12 | Whether planning a day trip , a weekend away from it all or a relaxing holiday , NOTTINGHAM and NOTTINGHAMSHIRE have something for everyone to enjoy . |
| 13 | He thought it scandalous that a new type of higher education had emerged ‘ as a result of piecemeal decisions , often ill-prepared , and taken in conditions of near total secrecy , and which is simply not geared to meeting the country 's most pressing requirements ’ . |
| 14 | But he also considered it important that a full-time professional should represent the WEA when dealing with other professional organisers such as local authority officers , representatives of management and trade unions , and the warden of the county 's residential college Knuston Hall . |
| 15 | I think it important that a regulatory body should know with precision from whom ( if anyone ) they have to invite or receive representations without first having to form an impugnable judgment as to who those persons are . |
| 16 | I think it important that a regulatory body should know with precision from whom ( if anyone ) they have to invite or receive representations without first having to form an impugnable judgment as to who those persons are . |
| 17 | Is it true that a great army is coming , and the war has ended ? ’ |
| 18 | Is not it true that a large number of small firms are in the tourism sector ? |
| 19 | Is he aware that a similar campaign was carried out by the hon. Member for Livingston ( Mr. Cook ) against trust hospitals in England , which have now delivered more patient care , cut waiting lists and been innovative in the service that they offer to patients ? |
| 20 | Amitha : There was a great feeling of solidarity between us all and a common suspicion as to why management had called the meeting . |
| 21 | But the learning wound cords around us both and a strange half son and mother , half friend and friend relationship was made . |