Example sentences of "and [subord] it [verb] a [noun] " in BNC.
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1 | And although it takes a while to recover from such fear , for most of us at least , it does eventually subside . |
2 | Beech et al. ( 1985 ) have compared its dietary characteristics with those of lean raw beefsteak , and although it has a protein content of c. 47 per cent , which is nearly 20 per cent less than the beefsteak , it contains half the fat and is rich in fibre . |
3 | And if it entailed a degree of sacrifice , there was always the prospect of better times , just around the corner . |
4 | Of course , if it 's really painful , forget it , I 'll be fine , and I 'm writing , and if it gets a bit unlively I could perhaps find somewhere else- ’ |
5 | The initial check , Gilmont says , is designed to determine if the bill is coherent ; if in fact , it belongs to the bank , and if it shows an amount that corresponds to what the bank expected to be billed . |
6 | It looked like somebody 's curtains cut up — which was what it probably was — and if it provided a talking-point — well , that was all to the good , was n't it ? |
7 | Jonathan 's method looks at Field 13 and if it contains an entry , Fields 6 and 7 are amalgamated and the contents of Fields 13 to 8 are shuffled to fill the gap . |
8 | His amber skin was suffused with the roseate glow of a red Tet lantern hanging from the ceiling , and because it cast a shadow across the dark valley of his groin he brushed his hand quickly down the funnel of his lower belly as though seeking reassurance of his completeness . |
9 | Relationism situates both the form and content of knowledge in relation to its social context and while it avoids a reduction to the social basis of knowledge leaves no space for even a quasi-transcendental truth . |
10 | Employee fundraising appears to be an increasingly popular option and whilst it involves a lot more work than a straight donation it has the ability to generate longer term grass roots support amongst employees . |
11 | The court had to have regard to the ascertainable defect in the mentality of the defendant , and whether it showed a predilection to do harm to others . |
12 | One of the things we talked about was the origin of the universe and whether it required a God to create it and set it going . |
13 | We indicate not only the location and amenities , but also the number of bedrooms in the hotel , and whether it has a lift . |
14 | However , as the matter was fully argued before us , and as it raises a point of some general interest , I propose to do so . |