Example sentences of "be [vb pp] at the [adj -est] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | She will ensure that women 's voices are heard at the highest level . |
| 2 | Precisely this eventuality had been considered at the highest level in the days just before the war ended . |
| 3 | Mr Coetsee said a warrant would also be issued for the arrest of Captain Dirk Coetzee , the former head of a police murder squad who confirmed and amplified Nofomela 's disclosures , claiming that the killings had been approved at the highest level . |
| 4 | They 're in Oxford for a preview of Scrooge the musical … what 's been billed at the hottest show outside of London . |
| 5 | In the hierarchy of Community legal texts to which I have alluded , the founding treaties may thus be placed at the highest level , in a position comparable to that of a written national constitution . |
| 6 | In future it is hoped that information will be posted at the nearest car parks , as well as at the crag , allowing for a change of plan before walking to the climbs ! |
| 7 | DM suggested that contact between Kerry and ECTF staff should be arranged at the earliest opportunity Marisa Main and Gillian Malcolm had assisted Tony Miller with his work to complete Flora of Arabia vol.1 . |
| 8 | 11 , has been a source of problems which perhaps have yet to be resolved at the highest level . |
| 9 | Popular with high earners because tax relief can be claimed at the highest rate , the pension loan also allows borrowers to claim tax relief on their pension contributions . |
| 10 | Rangers ' pitch will now be lifted at the earliest opportunity and a new one laid in its place , so long as the work can be carried out in time for the new season . |
| 11 | I asked for that to be done at the earliest opportunity , the following morning at 9 o'clock . |
| 12 | A solar heating system consists of three main components : the solar panel , a feed-and-expansion cistern ( which must be positioned at the highest point of the system ) and the solar cylinder . |
| 13 | Oil will be taxed at the highest rate , adding about US$3.50 to the cost of a barrel of oil , with the aim of discouraging dependence on imported oil . |
| 14 | Both Detective Sergeant Window and PC Hall are brave men who deserve to be commended at the highest level . |
| 15 | Child abuse cases to be given priority to avoid delays and enable therapeutic help to be offered at the earliest opportunity . |
| 16 | Sole is one of those rare front-row forwards whose remarkable range of skills not only makes him a complete footballer but also brings fresh possibilities to the way the game can be played at the highest level . |
| 17 | As my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for the Environment and my hon. Friend the Minister have made clear , the community charge is to be replaced at the earliest opportunity . |
| 18 | New legislation to be introduced at the earliest opportunity to put an end to the current need for children to give live evidence and face intimidating cross examination in either open court or by video-link . |
| 19 | Sadly , a marriage of two people can be violated at the deepest level of trust and union . |
| 20 | The 1989–90 Committee recommended that this should be provided at the earliest opportunity , as an adjunct to the permanent televising of the House . |
| 21 | Prenatal diagnosis often improves the management of such cases by allowing the baby to be delivered at the best time and place for appropriate surgery . |
| 22 | Whether this is necessary or desirable should be discussed at the highest level by the legal and medical professions . |
| 23 | The need for additional staff should be identified at the earliest opportunity after consideration of alternative means of meeting the shortfall . |
| 24 | These ‘ free attacks ’ will be directed at the slowest character , who will almost certainly be slain . |
| 25 | Therefore , as part of the 1992 programme it was agreed at the Hanover summit meeting of heads of state and government in 1988 that the progressive realization of an economic and monetary union should be studied at the highest level . |
| 26 | Five tons of holly and mistletoe have been auctioned at the biggest sale of its kind in the country . |
| 27 | Here is an example of a political decision being taken at the highest level by an elected government which nevertheless felt itself to be more or less powerless in relation to a large transnational company . |
| 28 | The close ties between South Africa and Israel were reaffirmed at the highest level on Nov. 10 when President F. W. de Klerk and Botha arrived in Jerusalem . |
| 29 | There may be a policy to appoint an internal candidate for the post so that the residual vacancy is filled at the lowest level by direct outside entry . |
| 30 | Stamp Duty is charged at the lowest rate for a term not exceeding seven years ( Stamp Act 1891 , Sched 1 , as amended ) . |