Example sentences of "[coord] [prep] [verb] [noun sg] to [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | I have stressed that there is no disagreement between the Government and the Opposition about the importance of reducing tobacco consumption or of reducing access to tobacco , especially among children , as a contributor to that objective . |
| 2 | With the slightest of limps I walked to reception to find Kenneth waiting , and after saying goodbye to Candy , we joined José , waiting behind the wheel of the hotel limo . |
| 3 | In 1906 , he married a widow he had met on his first Australian tour in 1887–88 , and after becoming secretary to Neasden Golf Club , he took £300-a-year sinecure as secretary of Queen 's Club , for his stockbroking activities had not flourished . |
| 4 | Many benefits derive from involving parents and from giving value to home languages . |
| 5 | Measurement of bone density is helpful in assessing the risk of oesteoporosis in patients and in monitoring response to treatment . |
| 6 | ‘ I can think of no good reason why I should shy from going openly and without having recourse to others . ’ |
| 7 | The conference was attended by delegates from 130 countries , who agreed that future talks should concentrate on identifying " appropriate commitments " to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide ( CO2 ) and other greenhouse gases , and on providing aid to Third-World countries in developing less polluting industries . |
| 8 | On July 21 the six groups formally agreed on a continued ceasefire and on maintaining opposition to forces of former President Siyad Barre in the south , and on respect for " coexistence and national unity " . |
| 9 | Rapidly the realisation spread among pre-literate peoples that by harvesting the fruits of the earth and by adding water to wild-growing , or naturally produced , sugar-containing raw materials — like grapes , fruits , berries or honey — and by leaving the sweet mishmash exposed in the warm air ( at the mercy of airborne yeasts ) , a highly prized stimulating beverage would reward the effort . |
| 10 | The hon. Gentleman will know that we have recently announced a £10 million programme to provide grants to local authorities to enable them to give priority to buses through the construction of bus lanes and by giving priority to buses at traffic lights . |
| 11 | But by extending co-operation to Germany a larger better-balanced economic union could be created . |