Example sentences of "run [adv] to [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | However , during the run up to privatisation , it was established that the running costs of the nuclear power stations were higher than was previously believed and that , in addition , the costs of decommissioning these power stations and reprocessing the spent fuel were both high and uncertain . |
| 2 | Formerly Managing Director of P&O Developments , he is an Executive Director of the Bovis Construction Group and currently Managing Director of PSA Building Management , leading the Bovis team which is contractor manager of PSABM in the run up to privatisation . |
| 3 | FoE claim that even EC standards are inadequate and that the government has been fogging the issue in the run up to privatisation . |
| 4 | There 's a lot to be done if cases are to be taken to court , but the last thing Thames Water will want during the run up to privatisation is a long , drawn out damages claim where the point at issue is the safety of the water in the tap . |
| 5 | It 's been a difficult run up to Badminton . |
| 6 | Stock broking firms that are involved in the issue or act for the authorities have been banned in the run up to flotation from issuing any research . |
| 7 | In the run up to Post Office privatisation , it is vital that we have our house in order , so that we can compete effectively in both the parcel delivery and letters markets ’ . |
| 8 | Drugs raid … police seize ecstacy tablets in run up to warehouse party . |
| 9 | But the deputies believe they 've been singled out as a obstacle to producing cheaper coal in Britain 's pits , in the run up to privatization . |
| 10 | The advertising market is tough at the moment , total sales fell in real terms in both August and September and no growth is expected in the run up to Christmas , and some contractors believe that combining sales staff could cost them dearly in the battle for market share . |
| 11 | I mean you get Sweet Fanny Adams done with them on the run up to Christmas anyway , E.l.S . |
| 12 | WATER and electricity companies dominate this week as a fairly select group of companies report results in the run up to Christmas . |
| 13 | Other retailers do n't agree and say the lights are essential to creating a happy and relaxed mood in the run up to Christmas . |
| 14 | The army 's bomb disposal experts say the lesson is simple … report anything suspicious , especially in the run up to Christmas . |
| 15 | Police fear an increase in ramraid attacks in the run up to Christmas |
| 16 | ‘ We are disappointed that after an encouraging run up to Christmas we have slipped back , due in no small measure to the month long lay-off because of the wintry weather . |
| 17 | For managers and staff , it may feel like an anti-climax after the frenzied run up to implementation . |
| 18 | Packed with information on how to select a route , the right clothes , and safety tips , it 's hoped it will be used by scores of groups and families across the province in the run up to World Walking Day on October 16 . |
| 19 | Material provisions whose adequacy can not be assessed objectively on the basis of actual experience either in the run up to completion or within a short period from completion ( so that it may not be reasonable to expect to obtain a retention from the vendors ) ; for example , pension provisions and reserves for goods supplied in previous years . |