Example sentences of "[coord] [verb] a [adj] [noun sg] [to-vb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | It is never expected to take up demands or make a real effort to change conditions . |
| 2 | ‘ All we do know , ’ he concluded , ‘ is that the assassin must have been a member of the community at the Tower who knew Sir Ralph had changed his bed chamber , and he or she either committed the murder or hired a professional assassin to do it for them . ’ |
| 3 | At your request , we will assess your energy needs and recommend or design a specific solution to meet your precise requirements . |
| 4 | Not returning calls , or taking a long time to do so . |
| 5 | The difficulty is that although sometimes it is possible to point to an intention to compel action on the part of the target , as when the aim is to prevent employees from working , or to force a local councillor to vote differently , or to stop another organisation from marching that intention is not invariably present . |
| 6 | mode of argument ( g ) : Exemplify theories , terms or approaches , or use a classificatory system to describe a text ( usually in order to reflect back on how suitable or effective the descriptive system is ) . |
| 7 | Presses are easily obtained from a great many shops and are not very expensive , although if you wish you can make your own , or ask a handy friend to help out if you are not very practical . |
| 8 | As simple as lighting a fire or finding a dry place to sleep . |
| 9 | Those who had entered the country before May 15 , 1991 , were entitled to present documentation showing tthat hey either were employed or had a viable project to set up a business . |
| 10 | And also you need to be coloured or have a good degree to get the job . |
| 11 | The current traditional system of approving individual courses is clearly inadequate : it neither takes into account the way in which institutions manage their total resources , nor allows a rapid response to fast changing circumstances . |
| 12 | In order to bring about sustained growth , the Government will have to reverse the cuts that they have made in the training budget and develop a long-term programme to increase the quantity and quality of skills throughout British industry . |
| 13 | Chicago-based advertising screens on shopping trolleys specialist VideOcart Inc has persuaded IBM Corp to let it restructure its $42m debt to IBM , to provide the company with relief from near term debt payments and enable it to attain its business goals : a $22m debt would replace the existing debt , giving VideOcart a one-time balance sheet gain of $20m ; terms of the new agreement include waiving all principal and interest payments until July 31 , and VideOcart retains its rights under a previous agreement with IBM that allows early repayment of the new $22m debt at any time for $17m in cash ; VideOcart also agreed to cancel a warrant granted last year to IBM to buy 540,000 VideOcart shares and grants a new warrant to buy 600,000 shares at $1.75 each ; from August 31 to December 31 , interest only payments will be due , but payments of $500,000 a month will be due beginning on January 31 1994 and will continue for 35 months , and a balloon payment will be due on December 31 1996 , although IBM has the option to convert the balance of the debt into VideOcart common shares at $8 a share on that date . |
| 14 | IBM UK Ltd has agreed in principle to pre-load Tel-Me on all its personal computers ‘ of an agreed specification ’ and will design and build a specific machine to incorporate the necessary communications devices , and to distribute Tel-Me in the UK . |
| 15 | ON being mistreated by British Rail most passengers probably prefer to forget the experience , get on with their lives and make a mental note to take night classes in the ridiculously complicated ticket system . |
| 16 | Ours were led on a policy led planning process which was driven by the needs of , which are clearly identified in the an anti poverty strategy which is designed to protect the services , the jobs , to regenerate the local economy and make a better place to live and for children to grow up in . |
| 17 | If you like hanging out washing rather than drying it in the bowels of an expensive machine , you will need to tuck away a line and make a dry path to get to and from it . |
| 18 | Our task and privilege is to take the time and make a serious effort to reflect on our lives and to realise anew , the saving and sanctifying power of God . |
| 19 | THE immediate post-Christmas and New Year period is an opportune time to check your weight and count the excess pounds put on after the festive holiday — and a time to count the cost to your health and make a serious attempt to reduce the surplus . |
| 20 | We snap a toothpick and make a half-hearted attempt to stick it to our chin . |
| 21 | Obviously the decrease in the amount of time spent with the first-born will have an effect but many parents are aware of this and make a great effort to give attention to the older child . |
| 22 | The convoy would stay overnight in Loznica , in Serbia , and make a fresh attempt to reach Cerska today she said . |
| 23 | Time to take advantage of any loose word like lucky and make a last effort to change the serious situation building up . |
| 24 | Be aware of the category you fall into before you go for the interview and make a conscious effort to avoid the pitfalls . |
| 25 | She has been well taken care of by one of our professional crews , and offers a great chance to achieve one of these popular yachts . |
| 26 | If you are unemployed or actively looking to change your job you will increase your chances immeasurably if you let other people know and make a positive effort to follow up any leads you receive . |
| 27 | IBM Corp 's Programming Systems Division yesterday bought a ‘ significant ’ equity stake in object database pioneer Object Design Inc , Burlington , Massachusetts and announced a strategic partnership to use its use ObjectStore object-based database technology , in all future IBM object-based application development . |
| 28 | He came to life and made a half-hearted attempt to mop the milk up with his handkerchief . |
| 29 | Martin watched the child flick it gently away and made a mental note to see the landlord about getting the house stoved . |
| 30 | Those who spoke ill of him would find it difficult to continue such activity without a jaw to move , he considered , and made a mental note to put one of the Secte Rouge in charge of security . |