Example sentences of "this was [prep] [noun] to [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | This was in contrast to Bailey who attempted to capitalize on his athletics success by venturing into rugby league . |
| 2 | This was in response to requests from . |
| 3 | This was in response to reports that Collor 's main political advisers had been using federal funds to solicit the votes of the 168 deputies needed to fend off the impeachment initiative . |
| 4 | It was also agreed that conventional armed forces would come under a single armed forces command , though leaving an option for CIS member states to control their own armed forces — this was in response to demands from Moldova , Ukraine and Azerbaijan . |
| 5 | As late as 5 June , the candidates for knighthood at the impending coronation included a number of Hastings ' men and that this was in response to Hastings ' own wishes is suggested by the fact that most were not subsequently knighted at Richard 's coronation . |
| 6 | As late as 5 June , the candidates for knighthood at the impending coronation included a number of Hastings ' men and that this was in response to Hastings ' own wishes is suggested by the fact that most were not subsequently knighted at Richard 's coronation . |
| 7 | This was in addition to £250 raised the month before , by packing plant foreman , for the same cause by ‘ Being nice for a day ’ ! |
| 8 | While this was in addition to room and board , the amount itself was very small . |