Example sentences of "a [adj] [noun] or [adv] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | No doubt " and emptiness " adds a further precision or perhaps elaboration to the of line A ; that is to say , to the idea of ignorable non-existence is added that of chaotic absence of form . |
| 2 | A given species or even genus tends to specialize in that at the same time in the same area , the same plant species is exploited , and this takes a great toll of water-dispersed seeds such as rubber . |
| 3 | They may be attached to a particular school for a single day or even part of a day , or for a substantially longer period . |
| 4 | Now we 're looking for tomorrow for about a twenty minute or so role play . |
| 5 | Often , the cause can be simple — piled-up earth in flowerbeds causing rising damp ; a faulty overflow or down pipe resulting in penetrating damp ; or inadequate ventilation leading to condensation or rot . |
| 6 | It also recommends that the General Assembly approve the introduction of part-time ministers — but only where that is necessary for a territorial purpose such as in a remote area or where parish work could be combined with another church role . |
| 7 | A visit may lead to a display , or an audio-visual presentation or perhaps drama , role-play or empathetic work . |
| 8 | Women who I had attacked for bringing up boy children wanted to know if it had been an immaculate conception or simply parthenogenesis , and what was I going to do with it if it were a boy ? |