Example sentences of "[noun] a [noun sg] [modal v] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Politicians who hoped to secure the representation of a burgh district were unlikely to succeed , or , if by some aberration a victory could be obtained , to retain the seat , without satisfying the demands of the burgh oligarchies , whose ambitions were rarely modest . |
| 2 | Since this is contrary to his teaching concerning the convertibility of means and ends , it is hardly likely that he would be unconcerned with the kind of religion a person might profess to follow . |
| 3 | In order to make such an extraction a message must be conveyed . |
| 4 | Although two injections a day may be desirable the next question is whether it is possible . |
| 5 | According to the regulations currently in force a grower would have to satisfy the following conditions in order to cultivate the Gamay today : |
| 6 | His omnipresent friend is a Great Dane with the worst case of eczema a dog could have . |
| 7 | She had to be one of the fastest production boats in the islands ; her twin big-block engines could hurl the three-ton wedge-shaped hull at over eighty miles an hour , and it worried neither McIllvanney nor Bellybutton that at such a speed a man could not hear himself scream and that even the smallest wave shook the bones right out of their flesh . |
| 8 | Sub-letting a part may be prohibited , and if sub-letting of part is permitted there will typically be a requirement to let the premises outside the security of tenure and compensation regulations in the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 . |
| 9 | For example , if you like swimming , this exercise is good for strength , stamina , and suppleness ; three swimming sessions a week will make you considerably fitter . |
| 10 | However , even as little as two or three sessions a week can help to reduce stress , improve concentration and encourage creativity and inspiration . |
| 11 | Sometimes in country districts a pool will take on a purplish tinge , a curious slimy jelly appears around the perimeter , and the fish and plants start to die . |
| 12 | To help anyone who has sensory loss a nurse should try to imagine maintaining a safe environment with no awareness of heat , cold , pain and pressure . |
| 13 | Usually when assessing damages in respect of non-pecuniary loss a court will award one lump sum in respect of " pain and suffering and loss of amenities " and in such cases it is generally impossible to say how much relates to " pain and suffering " and how much to " loss of amenities " . |
| 14 | On that basis and assuming costs were held at 1989/90 levels with no allowance for possible changes in unit costs of inputs , the loss a farm would be between £23,7000 and £28,000 , depending on type of tenure . |
| 15 | Anyone interested in offering the animals a home will receive a visit from an RSPCA official . |
| 16 | As a result a company may have a golden opportunity to remove its operators from their central role in controlling production . |
| 17 | Not only does this increase costs and emphasise differences between richer and poorer children but it also contributes to a very inflexible and inefficient distribution of learning materials , since under this system ‘ shared ’ material is never bought — only class texts — and it is by no means uncommon to find that as a result a class may end up with only two or three books at its disposal , all in multiple copies . |
| 18 | Having decided the touring period and the size of halls a band will play , the agent 's job is to work with local promoters to determine the ticket price . |
| 19 | Having registered his/her programme a student may request , at almost any point , a freshly printed record ( normally available within 24 hours ) . |
| 20 | Nato leaders announced in Brussels a zone would be ready in 24 hours , although the UN is not expected to give the go-ahead until next week . |
| 21 | In situations of moral dilemma a man must do what he thinks he has to do and moral decisions are involved in his action . |
| 22 | Often that money is the best investment a company can make . |
| 23 | With a rate of fast return the tanning bed is the single most profitable investment a club can make . ’ |
| 24 | Probably the best long-term investment a woman can make |
| 25 | What a good investment a greenhouse can be if you are prepared to invest the time necessary to make it work for you . |
| 26 | Contemporary theorists have given much detailed attention to the questions of what a translation is , what kinds of translation may be attempted , what goals a translator may set , and how they may be achieved . |
| 27 | Southern California is moving towards replacing petrol with methanol , and — an important first — limiting the number of cars a family may own ; even insisting on radial tyres because they produce less dust . |
| 28 | by anybody form so , here we have each year , six examples of the child 's writing and thought processes and opinions at least , well I , I said six because I ca do n't really know how many subjects a child will be taking or writing for |
| 29 | It adds : ‘ The viability of this proposal will need to be further explored with the private sector and others as it is too early at this stage to value the commercial opportunities a road might bring for improved coal and mineral extraction , forestry , recreation and other developments to defray construction costs . ’ |
| 30 | The AA says fourteen thousand extra drivers a day will be using the existing motorway and its link roads by 1991 . |