Example sentences of "[noun prp] [be] [verb] at the [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The walls of Caen were constructed in the years following Edward III 's capture of the town in 1346 ; those of Rouen were begun at the same time on the orders of Philip VI , making the city one of the few properly defended towns , or ‘ villes closes ’ of upper Normandy ; Avignon 's wall was started at the instigation of Pope Innocent VI about 1355 ; while the defences of Tours , in course of construction in 1356 , were probably sufficiently advanced to deter the Black Prince from attacking the town on his chevauchée in the summer of that year . |
| 2 | Blushing , I grabbed the proffered rod , carefully avoiding Ann 's look of resignation , and instantly hooked both the dap and Ann 's cast at the same time . |
| 3 | The same story is being drawn out in group 3 ( Republics group ) where Spain and Denmark are playing at the same time as the two Irelands are playing . |
| 4 | The vineyards of Mailly-Champagne are situated at the northern end of the village on fairly flat ground where they fare exceptionally well . |
| 5 | The various points raised in your letter of 25 January were discussed at the recent meeting of Nether Wyresdale Parish Council . |
| 6 | Moscow resented being excluded from the post-war occupation of Japan for example , whilst Washington was disturbed at the Communist victory in China in 1949 , and in June 1950 the invasion of pro-Western South Korea by the Communist North dramatically demonstrated that Cold War tensions outside Europe could have a major impact within Europe . |
| 7 | Curtis was staring at the bloodstained shirt , ‘ I suppose it has to have been a firearm , sir ? ’ |
| 8 | Maggie was looking at the corporal standing at the other side of the counter as she said , ‘ Sorry , no sandwiches left ; only wads , I 'm afraid . ’ |
| 9 | The meal was organised around the char which had been caught that afternoon , and Hope was touched at the extravagant praise lobbed his way for the provision of the excellent fish . |
| 10 | Schizophrenic Clive Wells was appearing at the Old Bailey accused of killing a 63-year-old man when he gave specialist nurses the slip . |
| 11 | Half seven the Hare and Hounds at Warsop and District Camera Club they 're meeting at the Hare and Hounds pub in Warsop and tonight they have a competition Slides in Action and seven thirty Slimmers Clubs U K are meeting at the Age Concern Centre Street in Beeston and seven thirty as well until eight thirty a mixed ability aerobics class is on in the gymnasium of Rainworth Recreation Centre that 's one fifty there and Joe Walker Zydeco Band direct from Louisiana are appearing at the Old Vic on Fletchergate at Nottingham tonight at half seven six pounds the tickets there four pounds concessions and they 're available on the door . |
| 12 | Hercule Poirot is staying at the Majestic Hotel in St Loo , Cornwall . |
| 13 | A planned trip by PLO chair Yassir Arafat to Syria in mid-October was cancelled at the last moment . |
| 14 | Cameron was staring at the shut door . |
| 15 | Martin was standing at the furthermost edge of the terrace , looking over the gardens and down to the sea . |
| 16 | Mr Smillie was speaking at the official promotion of ScottishPower 's ‘ Carefree Register ’ for elderly and disabled customers who require special treatment by the company , from meter readings and payment of bills to special reliance on power for such things as dialysis machines . |
| 17 | The close ties between South Africa and Israel were reaffirmed at the highest level on Nov. 10 when President F. W. de Klerk and Botha arrived in Jerusalem . |
| 18 | In the other bedroom , Carrie and Anna were listening at the open window , both doing their best to suppress giggles . |
| 19 | The Audi Quattro was parked at the far end of the small , packed car-park . |
| 20 | Ralph Salperton was standing at the living-room window . |
| 21 | The applicant John Cox was involved at the highest level in both CND and the Communist Party of Great Britain , both in the period of Communist domination ’ and in the late 1970s when CND was growing . |
| 22 | As far as Veronica Totteridge was concerned , Theodora was staying at the right house , riding the right sort of horse . |
| 23 | Launched by Trinity Insurance , Caddysure is aimed at the many golfers who have little insurance cover other than limited extensions to household policies . |
| 24 | Eastern Europe is knocking at the European Community 's door . |
| 25 | A model for achieving a smoke free generation in Europe was proposed at the first European conference on tobacco in 1988 and was supported by the World Health Organisation and British Medical Association . |
| 26 | Within the industry , the consequences of a rudderless Whitehall were welcomed at the commercial grass roots level . |
| 27 | No paralyses or other serious adverse events after OPV or IPV were reported at the 4–6 week visit . |
| 28 | She and Tudor were staying at the Black Boar , Chollerton 's only hotel . |
| 29 | Suppose Miss Matthews is based at the same office as Eddie ! |
| 30 | Cowley was met at the front door by an elderly , but still handsome woman , dressed in trouser suit and a very westernised poncho . |