Example sentences of "of [noun sg] [prep] [adj] [noun pl] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | There has been a great deal of change in European Securities Exchanges , much of it on the lines of London 's Big Bang ( abolition of fixed commissions in Paris , for example ) , and much of it with a view to maintaining or gaining business . |
| 2 | Please give your home address/phone number , your school/college address , subject/interest or area of expertise in human rights education . |
| 3 | Most importantly in 15% of the patients suspected of malignancy on radiological grounds cytology was the only method of establishing a tissue diagnosis . |
| 4 | If force was to be " used , it would be with the authorization of the full chain of command to Allied Forces Headquarters . |
| 5 | There has been a marked increase in reports of deaths as a result of torture in Turkish police stations . |
| 6 | The code of practice for private homes Home Life ( Avebury , 1984 ) has outlined a level of good practice not yet attained in all local authority homes , particularly in matters such as consultation with residents , consideration of their dignity and respect for personal privacy . |
| 7 | Because of the perceived significance of augmentation of basal UOS pressure as a mechanism that may prevent gastro-oesophageal reflux , we performed an analysis of the effects of oesophageal distention and acidification on basal UOS pressure . |
| 8 | This information is essential for interpreting the fossil assemblages , but Stuart rightly stresses the lack of work on cold-blooded vertebrates fishes , amphibians and reptiles . |
| 9 | This is done by , among other things , the sharing of stories , exchange of gossip , and a friendly and very sharp banter ( at which policemen are very good ) , during which sergeants sometimes have to struggle to rise above the one-line wit and are often themselves forced to succumb ( on the use of rituals at the beginning of work in American police departments see Niederhoffer 1967 ) . |
| 10 | The assumption of failure on basic skills training was subsequently shown to be incorrect when the two surveys by HM Inspectorate were published , but then , as Reid ( 1978 ) argues , the DES seemed more interested in proposing solutions than in defining problems . |
| 11 | The volume of movement of heavy goods vehicles along the approach roads seriously affected the residents ' enjoyment of their properties . |
| 12 | It 's here that he was caught fishing out of season by National Rivers Authority water bailiffs . |
| 13 | According to Friends of the Earth , one of the companies involved , Maginco , is a supplier of mahogany to British companies James Latham and John Boddy Timber . |
| 14 | In very general terms , Marxist theorists look for the location of power in the wider social and economic structure of society There is continuing debate within Marxism over the exact role that the state ( or political level ) fulfils and whether it has any significant independence from the requirements of the owners of the means of production and the preservation of the system of capital accumulation In the long term , however , Marxists argue that the scope for human beings to choose freely and to shape their society as they wish is severely circumscribed by the private ownership of the means of production , the necessity of the state to respond to the crises and problems generated by capitalism as an economic system and the inequality of competition between different ideologies Elite theories do not go so far in limiting the scope for individuals to choose or to shape their societies They argue that individuals can choose , subjectively , to join , to maintain or to challenge the structure of power which exists . |
| 15 | Minister of State for External Affairs Raghunanadan Lal Bhatia signed trade agreements with Kirgizstan and Uzbekistan and held talks on regional security with government leaders in Kazakhstan during a tour of the central Asian republics on Oct. 9-16 . |
| 16 | Ibrahim Babangida President ; C.-in-C. of the Armed Forces ; Minister of Defence Vice-Adml. ( retd ) Agustus Aikhomu Vice-President Shetima Mustapha Agriculture and Natural Resources T. O. Graham-Douglas Aviation Chu Okongwu Budget and Planning Olawale Adeniji-Ige Communications Maj.-Gen. ( retd ) Y. Y. Kure Culture and Social Welfare Babs Fafunwa Education Bonu Shariff Musa Employment , Labour and Productivity Maj.-Gen. ( retd ) Ike Nwachukwu External Affairs Maj.-Gen. ( retd ) M. Gado Nasko Federal Capital Territory Abubakar Alhaji Finance and Economic Planning Koye Ransome Kuti Health Air Vice-Marshal ( retd ) Mohammed Yahaya Industry Chief Alex Akinyele Information Maj.-Gen. ( retd ) A. B. Mamman Internal Affairs Prince Bola Ajibola Justice ; Attorney General Air Vice-Marshal ( retd ) Nura Imam Mines , Power and Steel Jibril Aminu Petroleum Resources Air Commodore ( retd ) Anthony Ikazobor Youth and Sports Gordian Ezekwe Science and Technology S. J. Ukpanah Trade Commodore ( retd ) Lamba Dung Gwom Transport Brig. ( retd ) M. T. Kontagora Works and Housing Abubakar Hashidu Water Resources Zakari Ibrahim Minister of State for External Affairs Lt.-Gen. |
| 17 | Brian Mulroney Prime Minister Joe Clark Secretary of State for External Affairs John Crosbie International Trade Donald Mazankowski Deputy Prime Minister ; Minister of Agriculture ; President of the Privy Council Elmer MacKay Public Works Jake Epp Energy , Mines and Resources Robert De Cotret President of the Treasury Board Perrin Beatty National Health and Welfare Michael Wilson Finance *Harvie André Minister of State ; Leader of the government in the House of Commons Otto Jelinek National Revenue **Thomas Siddon Indian Affairs and Northern Development Charles Mayer Western Economic Diversification ; Minister of State for Grains and Oilseeds William McKnight Defence **Benoît Bouchard Industry , Science and Technology Marcel Masse Communications **Barbara McDougall Employment and Immigration Gerald Merrithew Veterans ' Affairs Monique Vézina Minister of State for Employment and Immigration ; Senior Citizens **Frank Oberle Forestry Lowell Murray Government Leader in Senate ; Minister of State for Federal-Provincial Relations Paul Dick Supply and Services **Pierre Cadieux Solicitor General Tom Hockin Minister of State for Small Businesses and Tourism Monique Landry Minister of State for External Relations *Bernard Valcourt Fisheries and Oceans Gerry Weiner Minister of State for Multiculturalism and Citizenship **Douglas Lewis Transport **Pierre Blais Consumer and Corporate Affairs Lucien Bouchard Environment John McDermid Minister of State for Privatization and Regulatory Affairs **Shirley Martin Minister of State for Indian Affairs and Northern Development **Mary Collins Associate Minister of National Defence ; Minster responsible for Status of Women Allen Redway Minister of State for Housing William Wineguard Minister of State for Science **Kim Campbell Justice ; Attorney General Jean Corbeil Minister of Labour ; Minister of State for Transport Gilles Loiselle Minister of State for Finance *Marcel Danis Minister of State for Youth ; Fitness and Amateur Sport * New appointment . |
| 18 | Brian Mulroney Prime Minister Joseph ( Joe ) Clark Secretary of State for External Affairs John Crosbie International Trade Donald Mazankowski Deputy Prime Minister ; Agriculture ; President of Privy Council Elmer MacKay Public Works Jake Epp Energy , Mines and Resources Robert De Cotret President of Treasury Board Perrin Beatty National Health and Welfare Michael Wilson Finance Harvie Andre Minister of State ; Leader of Government in House of Commons Otto Jelinek National Revenue Thomas Siddon Indian Affairs and Northern Development Charles Mayer Western Economic Diversification ; Minister of State for Grains and Oilseeds William McKnight Defence Benoît Bouchard Industry , Science and Technology Marcel Masse Communications Barbara McDougall Employment and Immigration Gerald Merrithew Veterans ' Affairs Monique Vézina Minister of State for Employment and Immigration ; Senior Citizens Frank Oberle Forestry Lowell Murray Government Leader in Senate ; Minister of State for Federal-Provincial Relations Paul Dick Supply and Services Pierre Cadieux Solicitor General Tom Hockin Minister of State for Small Businesses and Tourism Monique Landry Minister of State for External Relations Bernard Valcourt Fisheries and Oceans Gerry Weiner Minister of State for Multiculturalism and Citizenship Douglas Lewis Transport Pierre Blais Consumer and Corporate Affairs Lucien Bouchard Environment John McDermid Minister of State for Privatization and Regulatory Affairs Shirley Martin Minister of State for Indian Affairs and Northern Development Mary Collins Associate Minister of National Defence ; Minster responsible for Status of Women Allen Redway Minister of State for Housing William Wineguard Minister of State for Science Kim Campbell Justice and Attorney General Jean Corbeil Minister of Labour ; Minister of State for Transport Gilles Loiselle Minister of State for Finance Marcel Danis Minister of State for Youth ; Fitness and Amateur Sport |
| 19 | Brian Mulroney Prime Minister Joseph ( Joe ) Clark Secretary of State for External Affairs John Crosbie International Trade Donald Mazankowski Deputy Prime Minister ; Agriculture ; President of Privy Council Elmer MacKay Public Works Jake Epp Energy , Mines and Resources Robert De Cotret President of Treasury Board Perrin Beatty National Health and Welfare Michael Wilson Finance Harvie Andre Minister of State ; Leader of Government in House of Commons Otto Jelinek National Revenue Thomas Siddon Indian Affairs and Northern Development Charles Mayer Western Economic Diversification ; Minister of State for Grains and Oilseeds William McKnight Defence Benoît Bouchard Industry , Science and Technology Marcel Masse Communications Barbara McDougall Employment and Immigration Gerald Merrithew Veterans ' Affairs Monique Vézina Minister of State for Employment and Immigration ; Senior Citizens Frank Oberle Forestry Lowell Murray Government Leader in Senate ; Minister of State for Federal-Provincial Relations Paul Dick Supply and Services Pierre Cadieux Solicitor General Tom Hockin Minister of State for Small Businesses and Tourism Monique Landry Minister of State for External Relations Bernard Valcourt Fisheries and Oceans Gerry Weiner Minister of State for Multiculturalism and Citizenship Douglas Lewis Transport Pierre Blais Consumer and Corporate Affairs Lucien Bouchard Environment John McDermid Minister of State for Privatization and Regulatory Affairs Shirley Martin Minister of State for Indian Affairs and Northern Development Mary Collins Associate Minister of National Defence ; Minster responsible for Status of Women Allen Redway Minister of State for Housing William Wineguard Minister of State for Science Kim Campbell Justice and Attorney General Jean Corbeil Minister of Labour ; Minister of State for Transport Gilles Loiselle Minister of State for Finance Marcel Danis Minister of State for Youth ; Fitness and Amateur Sport |
| 20 | MNR leader Afonso Dhlakama had cancelled a July 19 meeting in Rome with US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Jeffrey Davidow , claiming that the government planned to assassinate him . |
| 21 | With the rebels recording further military successes [ see p. 37702 ] talks between the government and the EPLF took place in Washington on Oct. 2 , chaired by US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Herman Cohen . |
| 22 | The arrival of US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Herman J. Cohen and a Soviet Deputy Foreign Minister , Vladimir Kasimirov , on April 23 was taken as a sign that an overall agreement was close . |
| 23 | On July 2 a Revolutionary Command Council ( RCC ) member Col. Mohammed al-Amin Khalifah , while on a visit to Addis Ababa , discussed with United States Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Herman Cohen a peace initiative sponsored by the Organization of African Unity ( OAU ) and launched in June . |
| 24 | The administration 's strongest criticism to date of Mobutu came in testimony to the Senate foreign relations committee on Nov. 7 by Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Herman Cohen , who accused Mobutu of " an apparent unwillingness to distinguish between state finances and his own , a failing that lies at the heart of Zaïre 's dismal economic record " . |
| 25 | On Feb. 23 the US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Herman Cohen had met with opposition representatives and President Déby while on a visit to N'Djamena , and had expressed continued US support for the " democratic process in Chad " . |
| 26 | US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Herman Cohen discussed the possibilities of a ceasefire and Rwandan national reconciliation , with the RPF and the Ugandan government in Kampala , the Ugandan capital , on May 10 and with the transitional government in Kigali , the capital of Rwanda , on May 11-12 . |
| 27 | On Oct. 5 UNITA withdrew from the Angolan Armed Forces ( FAA ) , the new national army formed in September [ ibid. ] , leading to accusations from the US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Herman Cohen that UNITA was violating the 1991 peace accord with the government [ see p. 38180 ] . |
| 28 | *Ro Jai Bong Prime Minister Lee Seung Yoon Deputy Prime Minister ; Economic Planning Board *Lee Sang Ock Foreign Affairs Ahn Eung Mo Home Affairs Chung Yong Euy Finance Lee Chong Nam Justice Lee Jong Koo Defence *Yoon Hyong Sup Education **Park Chul Un Sports and Youth Cho Kyung Suh Agriculture , Forestry and Fisheries *Lee Bong Suh Commerce and Industry Lee Hee Il Energy and Resources Lee Hang See Construction Kim Jeong Soo Health and Social Affairs **Choe Byung Yul Labour *Lim In Taik Transport *Song Eon Jong Communications *Choi Chang Yoon Public Information Lee Yun Tack Government Administration Kim Jin Hyun Science and Technology **Choi Ho Joong National Unification Lee O Young Culture Choi Sang Yup Director of Office of Legislation *Min Kyung Bae Director of Patriots ' and Veterans ' Affairs Agency Suh Dong Kwon Director of Agency for National Security Planning Huh Nam Hoon Director of Environment Agency Kim Yoon Hwan First Minister of State for Political Affairs Lee Ke Soon Second State Minister for Political Affairs * New Appointment . |
| 29 | On Jan. 16 , 1990 , a US government delegation led by Under-Secretary of State for Political Affairs Robert M. Kimmitt opened talks with Pakistan political and military leaders to explore new ways of achieving a negotiated peace in Afghanistan 's civil war . |
| 30 | The Minister of State for Human Resources Development Mamta Banerjee announced her resignation from the government on Nov. 25 in protest against the killings . |