Example sentences of "by [v-ing] a [adj] [noun] [to-vb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | He achieved this by using a ratchet-and-pawl mechanism to produce the rotary motion , combined with a flywheel which reduced the otherwise excessive variations in the speed of rotation . |
| 2 | The effect of changing the physical dimensions of a part can also be investigated by using a re-defined box to check for interference . |
| 3 | The conservative newspaper Sovietskaya Rossiya had on Oct. 1 published an appeal from the NSF organizing committee calling for nationwide committees to take power [ for September " declaration " see p. 39108 ] ; the Media Ministry responded by bringing a civil action to close the newspaper . |
| 4 | Carrie had managed to cope with the twofold demands of the business and motherhood by employing a young woman to look after Rachel during the busy days . |
| 5 | However , you decide that it might be helpful to ‘ warm up ’ to Le Carré by translating a few extracts to get the hang of his unusual style . |
| 6 | Nor did Hera assist by sending a giant crab to divert the attack . |
| 7 | The decision was seen as particularly embarrassing for Aquino as the original charge had been selected because of its severity , in an attempt to deter further coup attempts by demonstrating a new determination to punish insurrectionists . |
| 8 | You create an interest by having appealing people to speak , by arranging debates that will be gripping , even controversial , by having one or more celebrities present , by asking a well-known band to perform , by offering special food , by spectacle , by drama , by electronic presentations . |
| 9 | By taking a four-month period to flatten out the effect of the usually low total in August and the correspondingly high one for September it calculates the increase on the previous four months was four per cent and the year on year growth at 11 per cent . |
| 10 | If a polycyclic river is surveyed and results in a section comparable with that shown in Fig. 9.5 , it is possible to extend the segments of the river downstream either by continuing the curve ‘ freehand ’ or by finding a mathematical expression to fit each segment and extrapolating the curve on that basis . |
| 11 | Mr Lamont will be expected to respond by making a serious attempt to plug tax loopholes before he talks of increases in general taxation . |
| 12 | Wound the stem 12–15in from its tip by making a long cut to form a tongue . |
| 13 | He can protect himself under Ord 33 , r4A by making a written offer to accept liability up to a specified proportion , which can be brought to the attention of the judge after he has decided the liability issue at trial . |
| 14 | The Commission , however , has wide power to obtain information from the parties by making a formal request to supply information and/or documents within a specified period of time . |
| 15 | They found that by introducing a normal gene to substitute the defective one , the mice recovered from the illness . |
| 16 | Installation was achieved by welding a new frame to accommodate the cannon in a cone of converging steel tubes through a modified and toughened Plexiglas pivot-hole . |
| 17 | This was followed in 1974 by auditioning a larger team to promote Medau throughout the country ; when Rata retired Cicely Harris took over , and under her guidance a repertoire of items was produced in 1976 . |
| 18 | Such compulsion is a legal wrong , and the law provides a remedy by raising a fictional promise to repay . ’ ] |
| 19 | Darwin acquired the important stamp of scientific approval for his collection by designating a reputed naturalist to work on each category for publication . |
| 20 | And there was double delight for the Irish contingent as Ronnie Smyth 's under-16 squad had earlier set the ball rolling by overturning a 2–0 deficit to beat the Welsh 3–2 , thanks to a Colin Hanna hat-trick of short corner conversions in the last 15 minutes . |
| 21 | Zurich snatched a strong position in the market for insuring multinationals from sleepier British rivals by offering a comprehensive service to meet the needs of global corporations . |
| 22 | Masking aims to eliminate the perception of an unpleasant odour by superimposing a second odour to create a more pleasant overpowering sensation , whereas counteraction is the mutual diminution of two odours , involving the addition of a second odour to cancel the one complained of , so that when ‘ smelled ’ together they are almost odourless . |