Example sentences of "[adv] [conj] [adv] [verb] a [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | In the early phases of civilization 's development , the first phase of ‘ animism ’ , people project their inner emotions and impulses outwards and thereby populate a universe with various spirits and supernatural powers . |
| 2 | Ideally you should review this action list daily and never let a day pass without doing something to progress your priorities in even a minor way . |
| 3 | Martin sat down opposite and quickly flattened a book out in front of him . |
| 4 | Sometimes a partner will be recruited on the strength of his professional expertise alone and yet receive a share in the firm 's capital : where such arrangement can properly be regarded as commercial ( and this will usually be the case ) there will be no adverse tax consequences ( see Chapter 10 ) . |
| 5 | Rangers ' Stuart McCall spent more time on the ball than all of Hibs ' midfield put together and never wasted a moment , either . |
| 6 | If enough bands got together and maybe took a stand , for once , on certain things — like corporate sponsorship , which is a big sack of shit . |
| 7 | The majority423 asserted that Article 28 ( a ) as an entirety must be given its ordinary and natural meaning , and the word ‘ elected ’ could not be read in isolation so as automatically to imply a choice . |
| 8 | Make a point of trying to keep absolutely straight rather than just correcting a swing when it happens . |
| 9 | The market makes it possible for the peasant to grow and sell cash crops , rather than just maintaining a subsistence economy and therefore to produce a surplus . |
| 10 | If he proposes to say something new , I hope that , as the guardian of the interests of all parts of the House , you Mr. Speaker , will make representations to try to make sure that he does it in the House rather than just making a speech or holding a press conference , even if it is in Wales . |
| 11 | Then again , addictions to substances that affect different types of synapse can be quite similar — and some people seem to be prone to addiction per se , rather than just to have a weakness for a particular substance . |
| 12 | However , business analysis may often suggest altering business practices rather than always reveal a need for computer information systems . |
| 13 | The original duty owed was the basic one of not intentionally or recklessly injuring a trespasser known to be present ( Addie v Dumbreck Collieries [ 1929 ] AC 358 ) . |
| 14 | In Savage ( 1990 ) 91 Cr App R 317 , the same court ( but a different division ) on the same day said that intentionally or recklessly causing a battery was sufficient , as long as actual bodily harm occurred . |
| 15 | Moreover , any extrapolation from data as a basis for policy runs the high risk that the demonstration of a relationship will sooner or later cause a modification of the actions which determine it . |
| 16 | It 's an interesting thought that the images of every day life that we all make today , will sooner or later become a part of this heritage . |
| 17 | Whether you are leaving on a more or less amicable basis , perhaps just a luckless victim of business recession or a change in management style following a takeover , or in an atmosphere of mutual recrimination , it is usually possible sooner or later to strike a deal with the company which satisfies both sides . |
| 18 | They have not appreciated that Brian Way in advocating so many exercises in direct experience was desperately and effectively fighting a battle against second-hand learning which characterises so much of our traditional ‘ empty pitcher ’ view of education . |
| 19 | Stalin finally and belatedly authorised a break-out attempt in July , but only a handful of men , driven by desperation through a hail of fire , escaped from the pocket . |
| 20 | I got it off ‘ There She Goes ’ tonight and so did a couple of hundred others . |
| 21 | They will get their hands on Campbell this week anyway and still have a match winner in Knell . |
| 22 | Jane snatched the cat up ( still obliviously and intently washing a leg she had forgotten ) and threw some rugs on the cushion , then opened the windows . |
| 23 | See if you can get a similar report significantly quicker elsewhere and then make a decision as to whether a less powerful but quicker report will do . |
| 24 | She hurried outside and hastily picked a bunch of them , and within a short time they were making a pleasing addition to the table . |
| 25 | The second step of every hornpipe is ‘ hauling up the anchor ’ : the sailors stand one behind the other in line , bend down , grasp the rope with both hands , haul it backwards and then relax a moment before repeating the grasp and haul . |
| 26 | If you feel adventurous , try sailing backwards and then doing a nose sink . |
| 27 | property which the deceased gave away but nevertheless reserved a benefit with respect thereto ; and 2. property which he gave away and did not survive the gift by seven years . |
| 28 | I do not believe , though many readers are convinced of it , that this is what finally attracts them , otherwise they might just as well do a crossword puzzle . |
| 29 | My mother and my best friend , both of whom believed that I could just as well have a bath at home , came with me . |
| 30 | Followed by John Broadbent Jones , Christopher Wysock Wright , Kit power , Tim Scriven and David Kimbell , Spencer Stuart have discreetly and subtly developed a sound reputation without seeking wide publicity , enjoying many very senior assignments and a high level of repeat business . |