Example sentences of "[det] [noun] [prep] [pers pn] [Wh det] [vb mod] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Second , the student wanted to appeal to the rational side of John , to that side of him which could see the futility of his actions . |
| 2 | The reforms which might be expected from this theoretical starting-point are moves towards market mechanisms or some surrogate for them which can be used both to influence the behaviour of bureaucrats by giving them a different set of incentives , and to increase the range of choice available to the consumers of public — in this case particularly local government — services . |
| 3 | It can be evaded by careful drafting such as the addition of " whatsoever " , or some synonym for it which may prevent its application . |
| 4 | Take the paragraph on p. 73 beginning " On the whole … " , underline all parts of it which might be considered not to belong to standard academic register and explain why , and rewrite the paragraph in academic register . |
| 5 | As he held her she seemed to swell , as if another skin , another body , more calm and perfect than the one she had , grew out of her as token for that love of him which could in looks and words show itself so inadequately . |
| 6 | At first she and Ernest had been completely mystified , for how could some solicitors they had never met have any news for them which would be ‘ to their advantage ’ ? |
| 7 | British Airways examine every official accident report that is published by a national accident investigation authority to see whether there are any features in it which might lead to an improvement in the safety of their own operation . |