Example sentences of "[v-ing] [prep] the [adj] [noun sg] for " in BNC.
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| 1 | For some icing work , it is possible to make a small disposable bag out of a cone of non-stick paper , snipping off the very tip for a tiny nozzle ( see page 22 for details ) . |
| 2 | Even allowing for the technical adjustment for repayments to the national loans fund that is mentioned in the footnote , that is a depressing story . |
| 3 | Such an attitude is , of course , typical of the ‘ oral personality ’ , as classically defined in the annals of psychoanalysis , and I think it is no coincidence that anorexics , who are almost invariably subject to heavily competitive pressures , should choose eating as the focal point for expressing the resulting conflicts . |
| 4 | Apologizing for the first time for some of those tactics , he expressed regret over the " naked cruelty " of certain remarks directed at Dukakis . |
| 5 | In addition to doubts about the contracting process , we also take issue with Ham on his singling out of underfunding as the major problem for the future of the NHS . |
| 6 | After walking in the relative heat for two hours , we decided that it was time for a break , and this decision was reinforced when we spotted a river which looked perfect for a quick ‘ dip ’ . |
| 7 | He is appearing in the legal action for more than 800 Lloyd 's members who are trying to freeze their assets to prevent loss-making syndicates from calling in deposits at Lloyd 's . |
| 8 | If no date is specified the court would probably conclude that it was to be exercised within a reasonable period ending on the last day for exercise ( Multon v Cordell [ 1986 ] 1 EGLR 44 ) . |
| 9 | However , in analysing behaviour in organizations , it is extremely useful to consider the two sets apart — on the one hand the goals relating to the individual search for a comfortable lifestyle , and on the other those relating to the search for a definition of what is required of each individual . |
| 10 | JAMES BOND soon be returning to the big screen for his first film since 1989 . |
| 11 | Keeping to the domestic front for the moment , what this means is that the conclusions which women reach , no matter how carefully and intelligently they are worked out , can never have the status of decisions . |
| 12 | All over the country , polytechnics and colleges have been applying to the Privy Council for approval of their new titles . |
| 13 | After evidence came to light that some members of the Society had committed suicide by following methods described in the booklet , the Attorney-General sought to dissuade the Society from further dissemination of the Guide by applying to the High Court for a declaration that its publication amounted to the crime of aiding and abetting suicide . |
| 14 | If you have been hunting for the perfect diet for a very long time it will be difficult to stop , actually to believe that good weight control can be established without resorting to one special diet that you go on ( and then , and this is the snag , come off again ) . |
| 15 | Data to be published shortly draws on experiments including observations of Freddy , the dolphin that has been living off the Northumbrian coast for four years . |
| 16 | The squabbling is not fitting for the so-called ambassador for Liverpool . |
| 17 | PSD is funded by Bolton & Bury Technical College , acting as the regional office for TEED , the Training & Enterprise Education Department which has succeeded the erstwhile Manpower Services Commission . |
| 18 | PSD is funded by Bolton & Bury Technical College , acting as the regional office for TEED , the Training & Enterprise Education Department which has succeeded the erstwhile Manpower Services Commission . |
| 19 | The vulnerability of democracy was sharply illustrated by the failed coup d'état of February 1981 , in which detachments of the civil guard , acting as the stalking horse for plotters in the armed forces , took control of Congress and held members of parliament hostage . |
| 20 | He brought a touch of class and poise to the game , acting as the perfect foil for Barry Horne 's hard work , prompting and cajoling , growing more dominant as the match progressed . |
| 21 | It is good for managers who can concentrate on their core activities , looking for the best deal for their customers . |
| 22 | Now it should be re-named the ‘ Oil City ’ , since its shops and industries are booming as the main base for the many services supplying the oil wells of the North Sea and their workers . |
| 23 | LINGERIE departments at Christmas are full of bewildered men searching for the perfect gift for their partner . |
| 24 | She stared apprehensively into fitzAlan 's eyes , searching beneath the gleaming mockery for a sign that he was beginning to remember the events of the night . |
| 25 | If you have been saving under the Homeloan scheme for two years or more you may qualify for an extra £600 loan and a cash bonus of £110 , provided you buy a house or flat below a certain price limit for each region . |
| 26 | Whether you have just moved into a new home or have been living in the same place for years the main thing is that you are alone and you must make your home your pride , your joy , your sanctuary . |
| 27 | He had been shouting in the open air for more than ten minutes and to no great avail . |
| 28 | This suggests , once again , that comprehension experiments may have been looking in the wrong place for evidence of young children 's linguistic competence . |
| 29 | However , at all times questions have been asked for all sorts of reasons , ranging from the sheer desire for information to an attempt to trip up the Prime Minister on a major policy issue . |
| 30 | Writing in the Annual Review for 1992-93 , AEA 's former chairman , says : ‘ Results for the year were satisfactory and , although turnover was marginally lower , operating profits of some £23 million demonstrate the quality of the underlying business and confirm that we have a sure base on which to build . |