Example sentences of "of [adj] [noun] ['s] [noun pl] [pers pn] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Encouraged by their interpretations of each others ' dreams they set off against Humbaba to cut down his cedar forests . |
| 2 | With a knowledge of each other 's roles they are able to predict and comprehend the actions of the other . |
| 3 | Petty had already intimated that he might not be able to continue his attendance at the debates further ( after 29 October ) , but before the end of that day 's proceedings he explained why ‘ we [ the Levellers ] would exclude apprentices , or servants , or those that take alms , it is because they depend upon the will of other men and should be afraid to displease [ them ] ’ . |
| 4 | Because of the immediate nature of such patients ' problems it is important that whatever form of help is offered should be available without too much delay , and for this reason health-centre-based therapists may be of particular value , as has been shown in the case of psychologists ( Robson et al. 1984 ) and social workers ( Shepherd et al. 1979 ) . |
| 5 | Of all Elinor 's friends he was the least likely to be suspected of her murder . |
| 6 | The reply was murmured into the string of turquoise shark 's teeth she wore round her neck . |
| 7 | But for the bony discomfort of the seats and the pressure of other people 's legs it was quite pleasant to take our time . |
| 8 | Judging by accounts of last year 's knees-up it 's going to be a night to remember — a carnival of flesh — a drink and drugs frenzy . |
| 9 | Do you remember at the announcement of last year 's results we erm we mentioned that we were concentrating on four themes one 's cost reduction er driving for cash erm , improving our market share and investing for the future . |