Example sentences of "[vb pp] [pos pn] [noun sg] at the [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | It is because of that commitment and my understanding of the values and decent opinions of the Province that I have placed my resignation at the Prime Minister 's disposal . |
| 2 | He leaned across with the bottle , and she realised that she 'd almost drained her glass at the first attack . |
| 3 | Indonesia was elected to chair the NAM for the period from 1992 to 1995 , and it was announced on Sept. 22 that the Indonesian capital Jakarta would host the 10th summit of the movement 's heads of state in 1992 , Nicaragua having withdrawn its application at the last moment . |
| 4 | Perhaps the old gods had been listening , when she 'd made her wish at the Trevi Fountain . |
| 5 | But having had his look at the outside Phar Lap returned to join the rest of the pack , and though he remained at the rear he was going very easily . |
| 6 | The seventy five year old bachelor had finally got his girl at the second time of asking years He 'd waited half a century for this kiss with his new bride Rose , and he still could n't believe his luck . |
| 7 | Having raised his standard at the very nadir of France 's fortunes , when to do so seemed a hopeless and almost irrational gesture , he claimed the high ground of principle for himself . |
| 8 | Can I can I say before I do launch into the amendment to Mr that you have played your card at the last election and the Leicestershire public has resoundedly given their answer to your particular policies . |
| 9 | He had deliberately withdrawn his insistence at the last minute , Belinda realised now , so that her decision came freely . |
| 10 | The white man , as is his habit , acted as though it all came as an immense surprise , and having registered his perturbation at the undamned reservoirs of fury from those previously ‘ unheard ’ , called for reconciliation and mutual forgiveness and understanding . |
| 11 | He has retained his post at the imperial court in Hue . |
| 12 | But his presence has failed to frighten away the opposition and 11 runners have stood their ground at the five-day declaration stage . |
| 13 | All those attending the lobby have expressed their outrage at the deepening crisis in housing , and many MPs were surprised by the level of concern and involvement of Church groups . |
| 14 | Niall Cooper , CNHC 's national organiser said that ‘ all those attending the lobby have expressed their outrage at the deepening crisis in housing and many MPs were surprised by the level of concern and involvement of church groups . ’ |
| 15 | ‘ Would my Right Honourable Friend accept how much I regret , ’ Mr Tebbit had begun his snarl at the Foreign Secretary , ‘ having to say how much I disagree with nearly everything he said and agree with nearly everything said by the Right Honourable Gentleman for the Opposition . ’ |
| 16 | Given that , in 1837 , Buxton initially opposed an immediate move against apprenticeship it is doubtful how much deference would have been shown his leadership by the convention , but he had anyway lost his seat at the recent election . |
| 17 | Tony asked , suspecting that Freddie had lost his nerve at the last minute . |
| 18 | Students will already know that there are jobs in work areas such as Electronics and Physiotherapy where the subject requirements are quite specific and those who decide to enrol for one of these courses will have effectively chosen their career at the same time . |
| 19 | Woosnam should further have improved his score at the 17th but putted feebly one just longer than a 5ft 4in Woosie . |