Example sentences of "[vb pp] [adv prt] at the [adj] [noun pl] " in BNC.

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1 Sadly , it has been our experience in the past that the most specialised work carried out at the Atomic Weapons Establishment leads scientists into a cul-de-sac of research that has little , or no , relevance to science as practised in civilian life …
2 He looked straight at her , and she could tell from the way his lower eyelids were drawn up at the inner corners and his nostrils distended that he was trying not to cry .
3 It remains a mystery whether this meant he retained hopes that some deal could be stitched up at the Conservative tables in the Members ' Dining Room , or was simply threatening to drown his sorrows .
4 He should be brought in at the earliest stages to advise on venues — which would save time , money and frustration .
5 This meeting has now been arranged for 11th March at which a number of matters that have also been brought up at the various members ' meetings will be queried .
6 I think those points perhaps ought to be taken up at the General Purposes Committee since er we have the problem of their decisions .
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