Example sentences of "to [det] [v-ing] [prep] the [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | He cited the following reasons for the phenomenon : the absence of an experienced environmental police in the east , the fact that it is around ten times cheaper to dump in the east than in the west , and the overall regulatory disorganization in the eastern states , which have yet to pass environmental legislation similar to that obtaining in the west . |
| 2 | There are other natural evolutionary advantages concerning diet and physiological peculiarities , akin to that pertaining to the giraffe and its unique ability to reach the highest-growing leaves . |
| 3 | Let us have an end to this pointing across the Chamber . |
| 4 | I can not give you the exact quantities you should use , for it will vary from one water to another according to the carp population . |
| 5 | Moreover , the magnitude of a sexual problem may vary from one person to another according to the extent of sexual urge and sexual need . |
| 6 | Their controlled study showed that the social withdrawal and poverty of speech of chronic patients varied from one hospital to another according to the severity of ward restrictiveness , absence of personal belongings , and the length of time that patients were left to do nothing . |
| 7 | His plight is similar to many according to the organisation Prisoners Abroad |
| 8 | The latter gave the right to self-government and self-taxation to all living within the town walls or boundary , leaving the surrounding rural area under the control of the aristocracy . |
| 9 | But it was quickly becoming clear to all working on the film that Vivien was unwell . |
| 10 | Objective : To co-ordinate and unify petroleum policies among member countries in order to secure fair and stable prices for petroleum producers ; an efficient , economic and regular supply of petroleum to consuming countries ; and a fair return on capital to those investing in the industry . |
| 11 | Objectives : To co-ordinate and unify petroleum policies among member countries in order to secure fair and stable prices for petroleum producers ; an efficient , economic and regular supply of petroleum to consuming countries ; and a fair return on capital to those investing in the industry . |
| 12 | It seems that existing residents have hardly benefited at all , as most jobs created have gone to those living outside the area , and most economic gains to international finance companies , property developers and construction companies ( see Goodwin , 1989 , for details ) . |
| 13 | But before you get on the phone to the North Shields headquarters , be warned : the Standard will only lend to those living in the North East and as far south as Hartlepool . |
| 14 | All the published sermons preached at St Paul 's Cross in London from 1570 onwards took a firm Calvinist line on predestination , and the theology faculties at the universities dispensed doctrinal Calvinism to those training for the ministry ; meanwhile the laity were provided with the Genevan Bible in 1560 and a Calvinist catechism in 1563 . |
| 15 | On the other hand , an agent acquires no rights under contracts made by him on behalf of his principal ; and where the existence of the principal is known to those contracting with the agent , the latter , as a rule , incurs no liability for such contracts . |
| 16 | To those looking to the future , he had shown what could be done . |
| 17 | In order to qualify for alternative permitted hours , the club must fulfil the following conditions ( subss. ( 1 ) and ( 2 ) ) , viz. : ( a ) that the club premises are adapted and used by members and their guests for carrying on athletic sports or games ; ( b ) that at least one of the sports or games is carried on out of doors , and in daylight ( unless artificial light is used ) ; ( c ) that the premises are regularly used during winter and the hours of daylight for a sport specified in ( b ) ; ( a ) that the usual permitted hours are not suitable for the time at which the game or sport is usually played by members and their guests for the supply of liquor to those participating in the game . |
| 18 | One aspect of METRA 's campaign deals with public sector pension rules ( similar to those operating in the NHS ) . |
| 19 | To those operating in the specialist property press such lack of detail is intolerable . |
| 20 | That should help major high street groups like the banks and big retailers and will be of particular benefit to those operating in the south-east of England , which was hardest hit by the 1990 revaluation of properties and the recession . |
| 21 | Amanda was a frequent companion and , according to those working for the Prince , it was only the discovery of her friendship with a diplomat which prevented the match going any further . |
| 22 | Its anxiety and the pressure that was placed on the safety committee representatives speak volumes : they reveal that not everyone is treated equally in the North sea , and that , on some North sea installations , there is still a marked divergence between the recourse available to those working for the operator and that accorded to those working for contracting companies . |
| 23 | Furthermore , I was most grateful to those working on the locomotive for their patience and understanding . |
| 24 | Selection policy guidelines are common but in general such documents are only available to those working in the library . |
| 25 | No consideration was given to what would happen to those working in the industry , their families or communities . |
| 26 | Those policies will be pursued by a Government who have proved beyond doubt to those working in the prisons their commitment to prison expansion and improvement as well as necessary increases and efficient practices in manpower . |
| 27 | ‘ It would appear the intention was to cause maximum disruption to those working in the city . ’ |
| 28 | ‘ It would appear the intention was to cause maximum disruption to those working in the city . ’ |
| 29 | The framework of support so established might well lead to a partnership between schools and LEAs which gives more effective support to those working within the institution . |
| 30 | This applies also to those waiting for the death of someone close . |