Example sentences of "by [verb] [pron] the [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | It would be a tragic error to buy this man out of Kuwait by awarding him the starring role in Arab dealings with Israel . |
| 2 | I am sure I could sting this town 's senile pensioners for a couple of quid , by selling them the old tea hut as firewood . |
| 3 | The troubles in Kent dragged on sporadically for some two years ; in August 1450 a certain William Parmenter virtually proclaimed himself Cade 's successor by calling himself the second captain of Kent , in April 1451 there were troubles fomented by Henry Hasilden , and in May 1452 there was yet further disorder ( 42 ) . |
| 4 | This is best answered by asking what the desired goal is . |
| 5 | Mr Clarke and Mr Hunt told MPs the decision to break the law by dispensing with a 90-day consultation period was taken because of ‘ special circumstances ’ and in order to help the miners by giving them the best redundancy terms . |
| 6 | But I just hope Rugby League bosses will help the rest of the British talent by giving them the right set-up in which to play and train . ’ |
| 7 | Britain can not get the best performance from our employees by giving them the worst treatment . |
| 8 | Like the emerging national plan , the Florida measure seeks to make health-insurance benefits available to the working poor by giving them the same clout in the marketplace as employees of big companies . |
| 9 | The human conscience should be respected and revered as the most precious and effective thing that the human race , in its struggle to civilise itself , has available , and it can be used only by giving it the utmost priority in child training . |
| 10 | I begin by echoing what the hon. Member for Leeds , Central ( Mr. Fatchett ) said about the interim advisory body . |
| 11 | Do not reveal your hand by telling them the complete story , but never lie ; if you make a commitment stick to it ; be tough , abrasive and if necessary cunning but always trustworthy . |
| 12 | By sliding the lace carriage in the same direction for ten rows the knitting will have a distinct leaning in one direction , then by sliding it the other way for ten rows , the knitting will form a zig-zag lace effect which can be most attractive as an edging , or for shawls and scarves . |
| 13 | I ca n't help admiring the skill with which Summerchild got this mad toy out of her hands , by offering her the alternative piety of deference to trade union sentiment . |