Example sentences of "[pers pn] [vb -s] [adv] on the [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | She comments also on the ambiguous fascination these theorists exhibit with regard to their own practice : ‘ it is all a beautiful , theoretical game , that they themselves do n't perhaps really believe in , but indulge in it as one indulges in a passion , overwhelming at the time then looked at with mild amusement , a passion for beautiful systems ’ ( 614 ) . |
| 2 | It plays hard on the so-called ‘ 90-10 ’ rule , claiming that 90% of the code is already out there and that only 10% needs to be written . |
| 3 | It plays hard on the so-called ‘ 90–10 ’ rule , claiming that 90% of the code is already out there and that only 10% needs to be written . |
| 4 | ‘ He plays more on the left hand side which is not my favourite position , I prefer to play on the right . |
| 5 | The advantage the pure watercolour has over all other media is that it depends greatly on the light passing through the colour being reflected back from the white paper . |
| 6 | When it happens again on the next cast I turn the air blue with some choice words . |
| 7 | It says here on the six o'clock Olympics today including live coverage of Wilf Riley 's attempt to win the gold for Britain in the mens thousand short practice speed skating final it 's six o'clock |
| 8 | One other feature of the use of the quango for the administration of cultural policy should be noted since it bears closely on the cultural significance of Newbolt . |
| 9 | It reflects well on the growing strength in depth of the European Tour . |
| 10 | It relies heavily on the mathematical implications of quantum theory . |
| 11 | It relies entirely on the voluntary services of its 1,800 members , of whom 1,050 are British or Irish . |
| 12 | THE Prime Minister 's brother revealed what he enjoys most on the sunny South Coast . |
| 13 | Measure that and have a look and it comes just on the thirty . |