Example sentences of "[vb base] in a [adj] [noun] [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Well , he likes , instead of sticking to Paul and the Ephesians all the time , to , you know , slip in a wee snippet of Shakespeare or Tennyson or mibbe even Wordsworth now and again , as a Text . |
| 2 | Pollsters often slip in an extra question with the hope of later flogging the results , cut-price , to a fish paste manufacturer . ) |
| 3 | The localised heat draws oils from the skin and blood to the surface ; over the years permanently dilated blood vessels appear and brown pigmentation due to leaks from those vessels appear in a reticular pattern on the shins of old people . |
| 4 | Two streams come down from a hilly hinterland and after a sedate infancy suddenly leap in a happy frolic through verdant surroundings to reach the village where they converge as the River Greta . |
| 5 | Like brownies , they prefer to work during daylight hours and snooze in a warm spot by the hearth during the day , only hoping for a bowl of milk as payment for their labours . |
| 6 | It was a bit clichéd , but what did people expect in a boring hotel like this in a boring town like this in a boring country like this ? |
| 7 | It is possible to provide motivation and to see that students are actively involved , say in a practical exercise during which they receive feedback as to their progress . |
| 8 | Say in a locked room with no witnesses . |
| 9 | ‘ I could run a club like this , ’ they say in an expansive sort of way , leaning back as they enunciate every word ever so carefully . |
| 10 | Meanwhile , break up the remaining plain dark chocolate for coating and place in a small bowl with the cream . |
| 11 | Wipe dry and place in a warm oven for a few minutes to remove any remaining moisture . |
| 12 | Once the new growth has started to emerge , pot them on into new compost , water well and place in a light position on the greenhouse bench . |
| 13 | Chop the potatoes into bite-sized pieces and place in a large bowl with the artichoke hearts , tomatoes and peas . |
| 14 | Place in a large bowl with the saffron and measured water or cold stock and leave until required . |
| 15 | Slice the potatoes , parsnips and carrots into quarter-inch rounds and place in a large bowl of cold water for 20 minutes . |
| 16 | Drain lasagne and place in a large bowl of cold water . |
| 17 | Insert several of these cuttings to the base of their lowest leaves in a pot of rooting compost , water in and place in a cold frame for about 6 weeks , when they will be sufficiently well-rooted for potting up . |
| 18 | Place in an upright position on the cake drum . |
| 19 | Instead of pitting the small firms against large firms , specialization by technique or process in a pervasive network of subcontracting forges a partnership which seems to have maintained the widely dispersed structure . |
| 20 | Instead of pitting the small firms against large firms , specialization by technique or process in a pervasive network of subcontracting forges a partnership which seems to have maintained the widely dispersed structure . |
| 21 | On that day , various poptastic things happened all over the world , all to convince you that AIDS is a terrible thing , that safe sex does n't mean no sex and that we must all love one another and usher in a new era of positivity etc etc . |
| 22 | Accent Soleil Limpide Rose Frêle Three soft , luxurious lip colours from Chanel 's Intensities range in a Minor Key with co-ordinating nail enamels . |
| 23 | Spread the butter over the breast , cover with foil and roast in a pre-heated oven for 15 min per 450 g ( 1 lb ) plus 15 min . |
| 24 | She displays how to build living structures of pictorial importance by weaving individual dancers or groups deliberately and solemnly so that they frequently pause in a meaningful picture of distinctive shape . |
| 25 | Access to the inter-dealer brokers in gilts ( to be distinguished from the different IDBs that act in a similar capacity in the equity market ) is restricted to GEMMs . |
| 26 | Many other chemicals that act in a similar way to acyclovir are under investigation . |
| 27 | I act in a consultative capacity to the Brits , when it comes to pools and patio windows . |
| 28 | When you are talking to a teacher in school , you speak and act in a different way from when you are talking to your friends out of school . |
| 29 | They tell me if I walk in a certain direction for an hour I 'll come across a road and by the time I set my watch and compass they 've vanished over the dunes . |
| 30 | Outside is a different matter — protective covers for the cabin and cowling are an excellent idea as long as they let in a free flow of air to minimise condensation . |