Example sentences of "[verb] [vb -s] [adj -er] [noun] " in BNC.

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1 May we therefore put the Government 's tax policy into context : although we do not wish to raise VAT above its present level , what we have done reflects further taxation on those who can afford to spend more ?
2 The point needs to be made too that although aesthetic benefits are welcome , the purpose of traffic calming has broader goals .
3 RELATE welcomes tighter divorce laws .
4 Since it always ends up being drawn back to Europe , a presence that can be swiftly reinforced makes better sense than a withdrawal followed by a panicky rush back when some new danger arises .
5 Although the Duke of Monmouth and a number of other exiles did lead a rebellion in the west country in 1685 , the rebels were unable to gain the support of any men of substance , and the ease with which the rebellion was crushed provides further testimony to the strength of the government 's position at this time .
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