Example sentences of "and [verb] [pron] [art] [adj -er] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | On the contrary , the miners ' wives seemed desperate to keep the spirit that had seen them through the long months , the solidarity and friendship and , above all , the feeling that together they could do something to change the world and make it a better place , not only for themselves , but for all those suffering injustice . |
| 2 | Or her , ’ she would add scrupulously , being among other things a feminist ) , but in practice this does n't seem to affect her behaviour very noticeably — she seems to have ordinary human feelings , ambitions , desires , to suffer anxieties , frustrations , fears , like anyone else in this imperfect world , and to have a natural inclination to try and make it a better place . |
| 3 | However the development , mainly in the voluntary sector , of segregated dementia day centres offers the hope that the needs of the large intermediate group of sufferers and their carers can be looked after in small , local , enthusiastic units , taking pressure away from the " ordinary day centres and day hospitals and allowing them a better mix a Policy Part IV of the Social Work ( Scotland ) Act sets out the provisions for local authority residential care . |
| 4 | The energiser that interpenetrates the physical world and shows us the higher aspects of reality … ’ |
| 5 | Dr Merson called for national programmes to make AIDS prevention ‘ truly sensitive ’ to the needs of women and give them a greater say in the programmes . |
| 6 | As Mr Tony Banks MP has said , ‘ Television should broaden peoples knowledge about parliamentary affairs and the performance of the Government and Opposition , and give them a better base on which to make judgements at the time of the election ’ . |
| 7 | It enables you to use and rest areas in turn and give you a smaller area to keep clean — picking up droppings is essential all the year round . |
| 8 | Unsuccessful attempts were made in April to broaden Poland 's governing coalition , and to give it a stronger majority in parliament which would enable it to push through its budget proposals and economic reforms . |
| 9 | He opened up more the love of God to me and gave me a livelier apprehension of the Mystery of Redemption and how much I am beholden to Jesus Christ ’ . |
| 10 | That is why God pitied me and gave me the easier task : to be crucified . ’ |
| 11 | I also prefer it because I believe it is more sensitive than a link-leger and gives me a better chance of hooking fish . |
| 12 | Cycling makes you fitter and gives you a better life expectancy . |
| 13 | The running action makes you use your ankles more and gives you a longer stride . |
| 14 | ‘ Would n't it be more sensible to sell your share to me and buy yourself a smaller place ? ’ |