Example sentences of "be [vb pp] at the [adj] end " in BNC.
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| 31 | This is reversed at the opposite end , however : 11.5 per cent of men and only 6.2 per cent of women gained thirds ( Universities Statistical Record ) . |
| 32 | Although some developers provide low cost or rented housing within their schemes , the majority of housing is aimed at the upper end of the market thus setting in motion a house price spiral which effectively freezes the locals out of home ownership . |
| 33 | Now , however , more than 3,300 trees including birch , grey poplars , white and crack willow and horse chestnut all mentioned in Brown 's notes have been planted at the upper end of the lake . |
| 34 | Jehana 's mare was stopped at the far end of it , and Alexei was at her side . |
| 35 | It was situated at the far end of the house , above the sweet store room . |
| 36 | The piano was situated at the far end of the drawing-room . |
| 37 | The Audi Quattro was parked at the far end of the small , packed car-park . |
| 38 | When you sort out your notes , Sergeant , you might include in them the additional information that my car was parked at the other end of Boundary Drive , the end furthest away from Glenfair Road , see ? |
| 39 | The receiver was lifted at the other end . |
| 40 | It was answered at the other end after the first ring by a friendly , but formal , female voice . |
| 41 | All became clear when the jeep was unloaded at the other end . |
| 42 | The network was designed to meet the needs of the international travellers out of America , who , at that time , were those who were likely to use the more upmarket hotels and restaurants , and so the network was established at the top end of the market . |