Example sentences of "[subord] [prep] a [noun sg] or [art] " in BNC.
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| 1 | In Cool Cats : 25 Years Of Rock 'N' Roll Style , published in the early '80s , journalist Cynthia Rose wrote : ‘ Rock music has failed to take on woman except as an idol or a target . ’ |
| 2 | The true nature of the transaction can be ascertained only by examining the terms of the contract between X and Y. If it is clear that Y is buying the goods for himself , albeit with a commitment or an intention to re-sell , then Y is a buyer and re-seller . |
| 3 | No one must ever ask where another rabbit was and anyone who asked , " Where ? " — except in a song or a poem — must be silenced . |
| 4 | Whatever the type of residency it is interesting and helpful to evaluate your experience whether through an exhibition or a written report . |
| 5 | At the end of that time ‘ he qualified himself for practising whether as a physician or a surgeon ’ , and returned to Bedfordshire where , ‘ with the consent of the Clergy and the local practitioners , he attended the destitute poor ’ . |
| 6 | In other academic areas it is assumed that the teacher knows more than the student , and is there to convey this knowledge , whether as a corpus or a skill . |
| 7 | ‘ I would encourage every woman running a Merseyside-based business , whether as a director or a manager , to enter this year 's award and get the recognition they deserve . ’ |
| 8 | Health and Safety — You may have a query , whether as an employer or an employee , concerning your work place and whether EC regulations will affect your working environment . |
| 9 | It was a stone head , whether of a man or a woman it was difficult to say . |
| 10 | The parties to litigation , whether before a court or a tribunal , which results in trial and judgment have resisted many encouragements to settle the claim along the road to trial . |
| 11 | Out of this background of general knowledge about the AL of maintaining a safe environment , and about individualising nursing , it should then be possible to extract the issues which are relevant to one individual 's current circumstances ( whether in a health or an illness setting ) i.e. make an assessment of relevant issues according to the individual 's stage on the lifespan ; according to current level of dependence/independence ; and take into account the relevant physical , psychological , sociocultural , environmental and politicoeconomic factors . |
| 12 | Do n't forget that caffeine is n't just found in tea and coffee — it 's a major component of cola drinks and chocolate , whether in a cup or a box ! |
| 13 | Clearly there are a number of institutions which play a part in the reproduction of inequality , whether at a material or an ideological level . |
| 14 | The offence of assault with intent to resist arrest — whether by a policeman or a civilian — remains indictable , and punishable with two years-imprisonment . |
| 15 | If I was a scientist it would be like finding a cure for for a disease or a technological breakthrough . |
| 16 | Theodora was compelled , caught up in the intensity of the ritual as with a liturgy or a ballet . |