Example sentences of "'s [noun pl] [verb] [prep] [art] [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Green 's molecules consists of a central tungsten atom to which are attached two five-atom carbon rings ( cyclopentane molecules ) and two hydrogen atoms . |
| 2 | Many of the smaller radical politically active women 's groups reformed under the Irish Women United umbrella . |
| 3 | Constructed layer by layer , Ostrowski 's canvases range from the sublime to the ridiculous , presenting many paradoxes in the process . |
| 4 | As the property was purchased jointly for the husband and the wife , it would seem unreasonable for the wife 's solicitors to insist on a full abstract of title and investigation thereof . |
| 5 | If the house was formerly in the sole name of the husband it would be quite appropriate for the wife 's solicitors to insist on a full abstract of title commencing with a good root of title ( although in practice it seems to be accepted that the title was properly investigated at the time of the husband 's purchase ) ; but in the case of a house already in joint names it is thought that this could be dispensed with , the wife 's solicitor assuming that a proper investigation of title to the property was made at the time when the house was purchased by the husband and the wife . |
| 6 | If the house was formerly in the sole name of the husband , it would be appropriate for the wife 's solicitors to insist on a full abstract of title commencing with a good root of title , although it seems to be accepted in practice that the title was properly investigated at the time of the husband 's purchase . |
| 7 | In the meantime I have returned the draft Contract approved to the vendor 's solicitors providing for a reduced deposit of £2,600 instead of the full 10% deposit of £5,200 and I enclose one part of the Contract for signature by you both where indicated in pencil . |
| 8 | In many aspects the PAC 's proposals accorded with the present practice adopted by New Zealand ( see Glynn , 1985 , p. 127 ) . |
| 9 | Congressional criticism of Bush 's proposals concentrated on the limited additional funding provided ; Democrats proposed an alternative plan , calling for total spending of $10,100 million , the additional $2,200 million to be provided by across-the-board reductions in federal programmes . |
| 10 | Japan 's chip-makers head for the good life |
| 11 | Then she caught her breath lightly as Julius 's fingers delved into the soft warmth of her body . |
| 12 | Philip watched Lee 's fingers loosen on the studded collar and the dog break away . |
| 13 | Merrill 's fingers closed over the bulkier envelope containing her curriculum vitae and references . |
| 14 | THE number of deaths last year on Britain 's roads fell to the lowest level since records began in 1926 . |
| 15 | Tanagra tried to replace Thebes as informal hegemon of the league in mid-century , but it was on Thebes that Sparta 's plans centred in the First Peloponnesian War . |
| 16 | Arthur Kitson 's views developed from a generalized critique of the banking system and the role Jews supposedly played in it . |
| 17 | Today Mudge 's views read like a classic case study of most elements of nineteenth-century racism . |
| 18 | Most Paris-club countries prefer the less generous ‘ enhanced Toronto terms ’ , which cancel only half a poor country 's debts contracted before a certain date . |
| 19 | Hungary 's exports plunged in the first quarter of 1993 . |
| 20 | Such was the rapid rate of expansion that ensued that the workforce in Britain 's mines rose from a mere 50,000 at the beginning of the nineteenth century to over 1 million on the eve of the First World War . |
| 21 | Tilney always managed to make the business of cleaning one 's teeth sound like an electric drill demolishing part of the Barbican , while Wattling 's idea of washing his face was to chuck his flannel at it and spatter water all over the bathroom . |
| 22 | Robyn 's insides clenched into a tight ball . |
| 23 | Michele 's shoulders moved in a slight shrug . |
| 24 | The small man 's shoulders lifted in a slight shrug . |
| 25 | Sabine 's lips parted in a soundless gasp . |
| 26 | Laura 's lips curved into a warm smile at the thought of her cousin , the girl with whom she 'd grown up , and whom she loved as dearly as a sister . |
| 27 | It was taking all the pleasure out of things and Maggie 's lips drooped like a disappointed girl 's . |
| 28 | Katherine 's lips moved in a grim smile as she recalled some of the details — it had been quite a scandal . |
| 29 | Rostov 's lips twitched at the new interpretation of his son 's name . |
| 30 | She shuddered at the memory , and Dane 's lips tightened to a narrow white line . |