Example sentences of "point of [noun] [prep] [art] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | It provides a useful point of departure for a historian of the present-day civil rights movement in the Soviet Union . |
| 2 | Meanwhile , commercial director Malcolm Edwards , who has defended a sizeable coal industry , is on the point of departure after a boardroom battle with chairman Clarke , reportedly backed by energy secretary Wakeham . |
| 3 | A given word can be seen as the point of intersection of a bundle of different strings of associations , all of which contribute to its function as a sign . |
| 4 | Her role as a simultaneous interpreter is a hyperbolic figuration of the Barthesian character who is no more than the point of intersection of a number of different public codes ( Barthes 1970b:74 ) . |
| 5 | If a radius is drawn from this centre through the corner of the rectangle , the centre of the arc for the smaller flap is fixed automatically at the point of intersection of the radius and the major axis . |
| 6 | A pointer is touched against each point of intersection on the grid and the digitizer records the position in the computer . |
| 7 | On the other hand , it can also be allowed to run its course , carrying the support up to the point of actualization of the infinitive 's event , which produces the " subsequent actualization " sense ( He managed to get free ) . |
| 8 | In H.M.S. Surprise the difficulties the doctor endures in controlling one of his live specimens , an over-affectionate sloth addicted to alcohol , inspire laughter and add one more point of variety to a narrative of natural and man-made challenge . |
| 9 | Stepping up to bat in the eighth inning of game five on Sunday with the scores tied 1-1 , the Giants first baseman had trouble controlling the adrenalin , ‘ but I took a deep breath and tried to focus on the point of release of the ball ’ . |
| 10 | ‘ It is the only permitted point of crossing of the stream , please bear that in mind . ’ |
| 11 | It is equally possible to use the present as the starting point of work with the family . |
| 12 | The main point of disagreement with the ASB , however , was with its suggestion that the OFR should be voluntary and its assumption that companies would follow by example . |
| 13 | An inspector may revise the accounting period to which an extended time limit assessment applies where it is clear that the period in question is a point of contention with the taxpayer . |
| 14 | For example , if the only issue between the parties is a point of construction of the lease it may be better to have a solicitor or barrister as arbitrator . |
| 15 | Despite this last reference to excess of jurisdiction , it seems that Lord Denning M.R. is anxious to prevent every point of construction in the statute from becoming jurisdictional . |
| 16 | Egypt , you might care to note , is the current ‘ in ’ point of destination for the Chiffon Set . |
| 17 | Measurements of the P-D length , from the distal tip to the point of attachment with the body , were made for each pair of limbs . |
| 18 | LORD JUSTICE BALCOMBE said that the point of substance in the case was whether the mother 's consent was unreasonably withheld . |
| 19 | Like many others , I am saddened almost to the point of despair at the result of this general election , and am vividly reminded of the moving words once spoken by that truly good man , Michael Foot . |
| 20 | Point of call on the way will probably be Leicester Forest East 3.30–4pm where we could meet up with anyone from South-East area . |
| 21 | The next point of call for the van was Welshpool . |
| 22 | His Future of Socialism in 1956 had provided a point of reference for the party , and progressives throughout the nation , over the past twenty years with its emphasis on social equality rather on public ownership as the instrument of change . |
| 23 | The party 's most important electoral commitment was the creation of 800,000 jobs over four years , and although it was to fall lamentably short of the aim , the reduction of unemployment remained an important point of reference for the party in power and for its political allies ( see , e.g. , PSOE 1983 : 43–4 ) . |
| 24 | This guide aims to be a useful and practical point of reference in the conduct of MAS engagements within the firm . |
| 25 | The Catechism was conceived as a model which local bishops ' conferences around the world could look to when preparing their own Catechisms , and is described by the Pope as ‘ a secure point of reference in the elaboration of national and diocesan Catechisms ’ . |
| 26 | The story is , that in bygone days before the advent of the white man , there was a young Siwash Indian whose ardent love of nature made him come to that point of land on the inlet every day to watch the sunset . |
| 27 | A lone grave , the resting-place of one who had died at sea , lay at a point of land under the shelter of a rugged knoll : the grassy mound was decked with a cross of white stones , and at either end an unhewn rock was placed to mark the spot as sacred ; and on the taller stone was a square patch whereon the remains of an inscription that bore a roughly-drawn cross and an anchor , and the fact J. M ‘ L. died at sea — all else defaced . |
| 28 | Very well : I shall trade the hon. Gentleman a point of order for a speech . |
| 29 | Except when a member wants to make a point of order during a division . |
| 30 | If there voting on then it 's traditional , point of order during the speech , thank you very much and what took me so long . |