Example sentences of "[adv] [verb] the [noun] 's [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Left-wing critics furiously attacked the Chancellor 's cynicism and blatant inegalitarianism . |
| 2 | I add a cupful of water from the incubation tank to the jar daily , to gradually adjust the water chemistry to match that of the tank and eventually to dilute the fry 's waste . |
| 3 | In spite of his continued haughtiness in speaking to the gipsy , Noah 's authoritative manner had badly shaken the magistrate 's confidence . |
| 4 | The MNR had now effectively recognized the government 's legitimacy and would start operating as a political party in opposition , which meant that in practice a ceasefire was in operation . |
| 5 | A more detailed mandate for the CSCE 's Conflict Prevention Centre ( established in Vienna — see pp. 37838 ; 38171 ; 38216 ) effectively suspended the Conference 's unanimity rule , allowing a minimum of 13 members to convene an emergency meeting if they deemed events in a member state to constitute " a major disruption to peace , security and stability " . |
| 6 | In 1957 Macmillan inherited the leadership of an unpopular government , lagging behind Labour in the opinion polls , but the policies pursued over the years to 1959 managed eventually to retrieve the party 's position : Macmillan 's nuclear ‘ defence ’ policy seemed at the time a plausible way to reclaim the status of a world power on the cheap ; the formation of EFTA was negotiated ; Macmillan sacked the deflationary Chancellor Thorneycroft and substituted Heathcoat-Amory who instituted another convenient bout of pre-election tax cutting . |
| 7 | Scheherezade begins the long series of tales that constitute The Arabian Nights , so successfully stimulating the King 's curiosity to hear more that he constantly defers the order for her execution . |
| 8 | So asked the paper 's business manager Dave Hall in February 1969 . |
| 9 | Endorsement by IOSCO would not only enhance the IASC 's credibility but could give it the opportunity to expand its work . |
| 10 | ‘ The acquisition of such a high quality contemporary sculpture can only enhance the city 's reputation as a centre for modern , as well as historic , artistic and cultural works . |
| 11 | And it is necessary to assess the nature and significance of the polarization between ‘ multiculturalism ’ and ‘ antiracism ’ in this field , especially given the left 's construction of antiracism as representing the more genuinely radical intervention in this field . |
| 12 | Though the company has already muted Cisco 's marketing ( dropping the slogan : ‘ It takes you by surprise ’ ) , Mrs Novello says it must do more — perhaps change the bottle 's shape and colour . |
| 13 | The UNHCR 's envoy , Jose-Maria Mendiluce , fiercely attacked the council 's decision yesterday , saying it was an insult because the people who would suffer had not been consulted . |
| 14 | But the independent three-man appeal panel of the British Athletic Federation only dismissed the sprinter 's appeal against his four year suspension on a split verdict of 2–1 . |
| 15 | Prejudice , such as that exploited by Tupper in Cardiff in 1911 , became mixed with self concern — the belief that Asiatic crews would work for lower wages and in worse conditions than British , and so undercut the union 's effort to improve both in the British seaman 's interests . |
| 16 | Yet as the war dragged on it served not only to increase the regime 's unpopularity but also to give new leverage to the forces of opposition . |
| 17 | It had been argued that this merely regulated the respondent 's trading and tended towards the promotion rather than the restraint of his trade . |
| 18 | Machinery contracting not only helped the farm 's cash-flow but also , once established , gave the farm access to modern machinery . |
| 19 | She gently stroked the man 's hand . |
| 20 | There could be real connections between the spiritual injunction to glorify God and a quest for knowledge that would not only demonstrate the Creator 's power but also alleviate suffering . |
| 21 | The Unity Campaign had been identified with both these changes in Party policy , and , moreover , had greatly enlivened the Party 's activity during the year . |
| 22 | The street below was in darkness but the houses opposite caught the moon 's light in their tiles and curtained windows and their shine cast it back upon his troubled face . |
| 23 | The latter has been the main advocate of the project , which would greatly improve the republic 's electricity supply . |
| 24 | William Waldegrave , not populist enough to sell the Citizen 's Charter , could have been shunted sideways . |
| 25 | Gerry Fitt with the full support of his party brought down the last Labour government over a decision which greatly enhanced the SDLP 's standing . |
| 26 | The development of the use greatly enhanced the landowner 's freedom of action , while the crown 's rights of wardship , escheat and relief were lost . |
| 27 | A policy statement not only clarifies the library 's position on censorship , but recognizes that controversial material exists , that it may be selected or rejected , and that the library may have to defend its decision . |
| 28 | I am not saying that we should allow industry to pollute , and I entirely support the Government 's claim that the polluter should pay . |
| 29 | This is an update on the consultation following the conference which was held in July nineteen ninety two I think , yes , erm and basically seeking the committee 's approval to have a follow up conference this July in the centre in and to all members of the Council to attend as erm for approved as approved duties . |
| 30 | The instep must travel two metres or so to reach the opponent 's head . |