Example sentences of "of [adj] [noun pl] [conj] [noun] [pers pn] " in BNC.
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1 | At Christmas they always played ‘ You came down from the stars ’ and at Easter they usually played a Pastorale , and what with the roar of the traffic and the crowds of chattering shoppers or tourists it was practically impossible to distinguish the tune except in short bursts . |
2 | But by using old pieces of furniture of odd shapes and sizes you may well sacrifice the conventional work surface to retain character . |
3 | He had experimented with various foods and found that by restricting his diet to one of fresh fruits and vegetables he could control his migraine . |
4 | Mr Morraine spent most of his time dusting his collection of strange-looking rocks and stones he had sent to him from all over the world . |
5 | ‘ To ensure that artists are fully aware of all conditions and clauses we will offer a list of music industry lawyers for them to choose from if they need help with the contract . |
6 | As I seconded past the scene of shredded clothes and fingers I cursed my lack of imagination ; the peg pointed skywards . |
7 | ‘ And this may be your villa , and your bed , but if you had the minutest atom of good manners or breeding you 'd get out of here right now and let me get some clothes on ! ’ |
8 | A WOMAN is appealing for the return of medical records and drugs she believes were stolen on shopping trip in Darlington . |
9 | But even if that is held to be culpable ignorance , it can not be assumed that if the voters did know of those plans or intentions they approved of them . |
10 | French repression , including aerial bombardment , was unsparing and as a result of wholesale arrests and executions they were practically wiped out . |
11 | As there are so many potential areas , we need your help to let us know of any faults or hazards you see . |
12 | Please do keep telling us of any complaints or suggestions you have either about the Journal or about the way the Society is being run . |
13 | Where there is an increasing use of decentralised structures and accountability we would expect individuals lower down the organisation to take on more responsibility . |
14 | ( 1986 ) find that even today , where referees refer to candidates ' families , they see those of female candidates as problems they have overcome , but refer to those of male candidates as assets . |