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 | Perhaps the old gods had been listening , when she 'd made her wish at the Trevi Fountain . |
3 | 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 . |
4 | 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 . |
5 | 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 . |
6 | He has retained his post at the imperial court in Hue . |
7 | But his presence has failed to frighten away the opposition and 11 runners have stood their ground at the five-day declaration stage . |
8 | 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 . |
9 | 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 . ’ |
10 | ‘ 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 . ’ |
11 | 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 . |