Example sentences of "this [noun sg] be [adj] [noun] [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Works of this kind were another aspect of the way in which diplomacy was slowly becoming more systematic and institutional . |
| 2 | If giving or withholding this responsibility were possible options in a one-person game , then this criterion would do nothing to counter the charge of arbitrariness but I have already argued that they are not and could not be . |
| 3 | The application of the doctrine of the fiduciary duty in this case was gross interference by the judiciary in the exercise of political responsibility of an elected local authority . |
| 4 | Students on this course are full members of the Faculty 's degree programmes , enjoying the advantages of study and travel available in all other degree courses . |
| 5 | With good storage and stability this tent is excellent value for money . |
| 6 | Indeed , strictly speaking , so far we have not mentioned a single school development that falls within the scope of this study 's working definition of multimedia . |
| 7 | The subjects of this study were 504 women in a metropolitan area of South Australia . |
| 8 | Also new this spring are two packs of tree notecards in which botanical drawings illustrate the life cycle of four British trees : oak , copper beech , field maple and ash . |
| 9 | The theory underpinning this reorganization is that competition between providing units will increase both the range and quality of the services provided . |
| 10 | Field drainage had dried the top 2 feet of the peat , giving an impression of solidity , but beneath this crust was 10 feet of thoroughly water-logged peat of a liquid consistency . |
| 11 | The definitions contained in this dictionary are voluminous descriptions of the etymology of the words , the dictionary being designed for people with a deep interest in the English language . |
| 12 | The simple sieves we have been considering so far in this chapter are all examples of single-step selection . |
| 13 | The suggestion offered earlier in this chapter was that pre-exposure to a stimulus , as well as allowing certain associations to be formed , might also result in a loss of associability . |
| 14 | Two possible explanations for this result are that growth in nominal activity may raise the relative return on domestic assets , or alternatively , that the exchange rate ( units of foreign currency per unit of domestic currency ) appreciates following capital inflows attracted by growth in the domestic economy . |
| 15 | Notably absent from this taxonomy is any reference to the socio-political context — somewhat of a surprise given their reference to the changing direction of the ‘ political winds ’ in the 1981 coal strike . |
| 16 | Previously described recombinant plasmids used in this work are all derivatives of the vector pBR322 [ 17 ] . |
| 17 | This discovery is further evidence in favour of Charles Darwin 's ideas about sexual selection — his suggestion that the competition for mates amongst like-sexed members of a species is a driving force in evolution . |
| 18 | Supporting this attitude are new moves in the veterinary world to outlaw totally the operation for any cats , both pedigree and moggie . |
| 19 | Completing this issue are vivid accounts of other Beecham favourites , Franck 's D minor Symphony and Lalo 's in G minor ( CDM7 63396 2 ) , both with the French National Radio Orchestra , and a disc of lollipops ( CDM7 63412 2 ) with the RPO . |
| 20 | Erm really this has been to a large extent I think a parish council initiative and I 'm sure all the members of this council are enthusiastic supporters of grassroots democracy in the role of parish councils . |
| 21 | this Joke is alternative comedians in advertisements |
| 22 | this joke is canned laughter for Catflap |
| 23 | This draw is one way in which you — a Society member — can help with the tremendous task of raising much needed cash . |
| 24 | Despite considerable urban development , particularly on the coast , most of this plain is agricultural land of the highest quality and intensively cultivated . |
| 25 | This device is half way between WISARD and a multi-layer perceptron . |
| 26 | To the articulation of this need are added proposals for a specific programme and conscious , often self-conscious , attempts to create the repertoire of a national theatre . |
| 27 | Members of this genus are common parasites of the small intestine in very young animals and , although generally of little pathogenic significance , under certain circumstances may give rise to a severe enteritis . |
| 28 | Almost every one of the 276 non-standard entrants in this sample were 21 years of age or over . |
| 29 | This service is exceptional value at Dfl 80 return per party ( maximum 4 passengers ) . |
| 30 | This development is one expression of SCOTVEC 's commitment to the value of including aspects of personal and social development in the National Certificate modular courses . |