Example sentences of "on which [pers pn] [modal v] [vb infin] the " in BNC.
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| 1 | The Kadets had won the largest block of deputies to the First Duma , they had enjoyed the spectacle of leading figures in the government sounding them out on the terms on which they would enter the cabinet ; power seemed almost within their grasp . |
| 2 | This is the last occasion on which we shall have the opportunity to debate foreign affairs and the Gracious Speech in this Parliament . |
| 3 | It said the code represented a ‘ foundation for good practice and ethical conduct … on which we can build the growing reputation of the industry ’ . |
| 4 | But , of course , there was nothing on which she could strike the flint . |
| 5 | The ‘ right ’ side of a sheet of paper refers to the side on which you can read the watermark . |
| 6 | Masking tape is an excellent way of marking things , because it usually peels off without damaging the paper to which it was fixed , and makes a clear , creamy coloured background on which you can write the date . |
| 7 | The amount of rent charged would be a matter within the jurisdiction of the tribunal , a matter on which it would have the power to err . |
| 8 | Mr. Marston says that the court therefore has material on which it could confirm the order made by the justices , notwithstanding the way they dealt with the matter . |
| 9 | Heard that he had a walkie-talkie radio on which he could give the engineer instructions to slow down further , and to stop . |
| 10 | That is the basis on which I shall consider the application , and I will do so carefully . |
| 11 | ‘ If I cut my profits and prices to whatever lower level you prescribe — for I assume I shall have your guidance on what that should be — will you advise me about the basis on which I should ration the consumers of my article ? |