Example sentences of "[vb pp] [coord] [vb -s] [prep] the [noun sg] " in BNC.

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1 Seeds of such a size remain in its gizzard for a little time while the rind is stripped off them and then later , perhaps when the bird has returned to one of its habitual perches , the nutmeg is regurgitated and falls to the ground .
2 With the help of the APF this centre has now been opened and operates under the motto , ‘ Christ is our light .
3 A plan like this not only shows up the priority areas and assists a sensible organisation of the workload ; it also shows where effort should be concentrated and helps in the measurement of success .
4 Study results are being incorporated in geochemical models , and will help predict how oil is both generated and flows through the basin .
5 This Update draws together some of the achievements of ACDP , reflects on some lessons learned and looks to the future .
6 Yet mass media coverage of general elections and parliamentary politics is highly personalized and concentrates on the party leaders .
7 One child is chosen and stands in the centre of the circle with eyes closed .
8 There is continual improvement in standards , since each discovery of a flawed experiment is published and leads to the tightening of future procedures .
9 The shark catches it by its feet , but as it tries to get a better grip the young bird is released and flaps into the air over the shark 's back .
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