Example sentences of "'s [noun sg] [to-vb] in the [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Ruskin Spear , on the other hand , thought Minton 's decision to paint in the life room a mistake . |
| 2 | The doctrine of scientific determinism was strongly resisted by many people , who felt that it infringed God 's freedom to intervene in the world , but it remained the standard assumption of science until the early years of this century . |
| 3 | Now his running ambitions are about to be realised as Graham explains : ‘ It is every runner 's ambition to run in the London Marathon and just before Christmas I found out I would realise that ambition in April 1993 . |
| 4 | However , specialisation in the organ is no indication of a student 's intention to work in the field of church music , for in recent years the organ has become increasingly recognised as a solo instrument in its own right . |
| 5 | He recognises this for what it is — solid confirmation of the Government 's determination to invest in the defence of our country . |
| 6 | This largely stems from the current government 's reluctance to intervene in the workings of the market because , intervention by public authorities in lawful commercial transactions should be kept to a minimum , since broadly speaking the free commercial decisions of private decision-makers result in the most desirable outcomes for the economy as a whole . |
| 7 | During the debates there was criticism from Egypt of the movement 's failure to intervene in the crisis in Yugoslavia ( which was an influential founder member and current chair of the NAM ) . |
| 8 | On Dec. 3 Kuwait protested to the UN Security Council over Iraq 's refusal to participate in the work of the UN Border Demarkation Committee 's reconnaissance team , which had visited the demilitarized zone between Kuwait and Iraq at the end of November . |
| 9 | Chalerm 's attack on Chaovalit and Prime Minister Chatichai Choonhaven 's refusal to mediate in the dispute caused offence within the armed forces . |
| 10 | Paul Accola of Switzerland took the overall World Cup title ahead of Tomba last year and the Italian 's refusal to compete in the super-G or downhill races mean the crown will probably elude him once more this year . |
| 11 | So crucial a part was Gen Robertson 's signal to play in the events which are the subject of this report that it will be considered in a separate chapter . |
| 12 | ‘ Recent ’ in this case seems to mean c1990 ; thus reference is made to proposals for Manchester 's Metrolink to run in the City Centre , while the changes wrought by the Transport and Works Act 1992 are barely anticipated . |
| 13 | Counsel for the Crown conceded , in our view rightly , that in a case where the prosecution has been completed and the judge thereafter refuses leave to the Crown to discontinue , it is counsel for the prosecution 's duty to remain in the case . |
| 14 | Audubon , who had considerable experience of the hardships of field ornithology in the bayous and forests of Louisiana , was particularly sceptical about Gould 's ability to survive in the bush . |
| 15 | It is pitched at a level which is neither simplistic nor dust-dry , reflecting Chris 's ability to communicate in the lecture hall as well as in print . |
| 16 | He told the social work committee that Sheriff Kearney 's report , published last October , had affected Fife 's ability to compete in the jobs market . |
| 17 | We accepted the Secretary of State 's invitation to engage in the consultation process which he initiated . |
| 18 | Reports in the Sudanese media in early April had said that the government 's agreement to participate in the talks came in return for an agreement by the Kenyan government to withdraw material and moral support from the rebel groups . |