Example sentences of "[vb pp] [prep] [pron] [noun pl] on the " in BNC.
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| 1 | Jovellanos , in his campaign for technical education and the useful arts as a means of raising living standards , may be forgiven for his attacks on the dead languages . |
| 2 | This work was summarized in his Studies on the Periodicity of Earthquakes ( 1938 ) . |
| 3 | The Tynes , perched in their multitudes on the hand-carved cart that had lain cherished and unused in their garage . |
| 4 | Social liberals , like Booth and Rowntree , and Fabians , like Sydney and Beatrice Webb , may have differed in their views on the extent and the permanence of the provision of state welfare that they advocated , but shared an interest in what they saw as the factual demonstration of the extent of poverty which existed in what was still regarded as the major industrial and political power . |
| 5 | The government responded to its difficulties on the economic front with Mengistu 's announcement of limited liberalization measures in March , including steps towards the introduction of a mixed economy , with scope for private enterprise and a free market in agricultural trade , although the state would continue to own the land . |
| 6 | It may be that some hereditary peers are well worth a place , but it is also true that some who are not hereditary peers are equally deserving and it is hard to argue that they should not be considered on their merits on the same basis , with life peerages being conferred on those most suitable . |
| 7 | A good deal has been said about his struggles on the greens in the last 28 months , but in Canada the situation was altogether different . |
| 8 | The submissions made to your Lordships on the basis of the history of eleemosynary corporations do not seem to me to justify the drawing of such a distinction at the present time once it is accepted that certiorari can be available ( as in Thomas ) on some grounds . |
| 9 | As well as his own impressions ( and further reading ) , it draws on the comments made by his colleagues on the field trips and especially during a whole day 's discussion that we were privileged to have , at Uig Community Centre on 2 October 1980 , with many of those most closely involved in the development of the Western Isles . |
| 10 | Taste the Natural Fruits of the Countryside with Our Traditional Fruit Wines , Produced in Our Cellars on the Banks of the River Nidd . |
| 11 | My right hon. Friend the Home Secretary commented on people who arrive here having torn up or got rid of their documents on the aeroplane . |
| 12 | Tuppe flung the aquatic anomaly over his shoulder , wiped his fingers on the paper bag and clambered to his feet on the copper map . |
| 13 | Paula , wearing tight pedal pushers and a cotton off-the-shoulder jersey , was sprawled on her elbows on the tiled fire-surround , smoking and puffing the smoke up the chimney whilst Louise , stripped to her sexy black lace underwear , was lying on the bed pounding at her thighs with some kind of massager which appeared to consist of a collection of rubber pimples on a brush head . |
| 14 | The hospital is being guarded in its comments on the death , as it does n't want to prejudge the outcome of an inquest . |
| 15 | Dr. Lynne Michelle , of Edinburgh , has highlighted in her studies on the perception of children of the promotion of cigarettes the grave danger , almost the entrapment of a younger generation by irresponsible elements in the industry and , sadly , the example set by other adults , including parents . |
| 16 | The Odiham Society knew of Clark , and could have known of his views on the education of farriers , before it received copies of Vial 's plan on 5 August 1790 . |
| 17 | In Yellowstone National Park in North America , the grizzly bear population benefited from its raids on the garbage heaps until these were fenced off . |
| 18 | Traders displaced from their pitches on the High Street will set up their stalls in adjoining Dovecot Street . |
| 19 | I think this year it is interesting that , despite the fact that we have that major concern of the catchment area , we have stuck to our guns on the curriculum talks . |
| 20 | The threat by the INTO in respect of the removal of its investments , the placing by SIPTU of its National Office Network at our disposal , the many letters of encouragement and the great assistance given to our members on the Picket Line are some of the indicators of this . |
| 21 | The Commission therefore referred to its observations on the residence requirements . |
| 22 | I have referred to our policies on the economy and to many independent views of them . |
| 23 | On one occasion the group were being asked about their thoughts on the question of how pupils who disrupt lessons by walking out should be disciplined . |
| 24 | Why were the majority of clubs not asked for their thoughts on the changes ? |
| 25 | Before they were asked for their views on the cash flow statement , the analysts were asked to rate the importance of sources of information about the company for investment decisions . |
| 26 | Pupils were asked for their views on the tests and their approach to taking practical tests was observed in some instances by members of the project team . |
| 27 | The replies to the consulta of 1809 ( by which the leading authorities were asked for their views on the task of the Cortes ) reveal a widespread , if ill-defined , feeling for a constitution based on a division of powers , for uniform , modern laws , for civil equality , and the curtailment of corporate privilege . |
| 28 | In many cases the major clients of the merging firms will have been asked for their views on the merger at the outset of negotiations . |
| 29 | The plaintiff should be asked for their views on the treatment received to ensure that there are no areas which may involve allegations of medical negligence . |
| 30 | Asked for her views on the exhibition , one elderly woman who had been friends with many of the Expressionists described it as ‘ both exciting and deeply moving ’ . |