Example sentences of "of following the [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Thus instead of following the traditional linear progression of the allegory — a development towards contemplation based on Jacob 's union with Rachel after his marriage to Leah — Hilton is more interested in emphasising the coexistence of the two wives : In his reference to another facet of the story , that concerning Jacob 's change of name to Israel , allegorised as a man seeing God , Hilton does suggest a progression in contemplation for his pupil saying that he will become Israel , that is , fully contemplative , in the next world , certainly , and possibly even in this if his circumstances change so that he is relieved of worldly responsibility altogether . |
| 2 | I 'm delighted to once again have the opportunity of following the honourable member for Southend in a debate about European matters . |
| 3 | By yielding to the seduction of ‘ international finance ’ instead of following the stern duty of imperial economy , weak and corrupt administrations in London had created Irish poverty and resentment . |
| 4 | I am glad to have the chance of following the hon. Member for Honiton ( Sir P. Emery ) , the Chairman of the Procedure Select Committee , although I strongly disagree with his suggestions , for reasons that I have given before and hope to repeat this evening . |
| 5 | The young woman made a point of following the respective teams ’ results and their positions in the league tables and she held her own in the sporting discussions and arguments . |
| 6 | Early on an August Saturday morning they set off at a great pace on the west side of the reservoir with the intention of following the ten mile bridleway right round the reservoir to a pub , where they planned to arrive two hours after opening time . |