Example sentences of "[prep] [verb] [art] [det] " in BNC.
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| 1 | IBM veteran Horst Rose is responsible for transforming the former mid-range business into a GmbH . |
| 2 | At this point we think it worth using a little space to examine the concept of accountability . |
| 3 | Both LEEL , which put up £75,000 , and the region , are understood to hold deep reservations about maintaining the same level of support . |
| 4 | What , please , is so terrible about bringing a few letters ? |
| 5 | The main problem was the difficulty of reaching agreement about eliminating the many non-tariff barriers ( NTBs ) which hindered free movement . |
| 6 | For attractive flowering and fruiting plants , it 's worth potting a few rooted strawberry runners this summer . |
| 7 | There were many good reasons for adopting the latter course as Claudius badly needed to be certain of the loyalty of his army , and there was no better opportunity for obtaining this than the prospect of a great victory . |
| 8 | Matriline coalitions also utilize secondary food sources such as leaves and unripe fruits and the species have digestive mechanisms for detoxifying the latter . |
| 9 | He watched his dejected figure walk past him into the cottage and , after allowing a few minutes to elapse , followed him in and discovered him sitting at the table in the living room , his bag of apples and sandwich lying untouched . |
| 10 | Knowing stories of hostile spirits as they did , the first hearers of the story would naturally , after gaining a few more of the details , have identified the assailant as the demon of the wadi . |
| 11 | Night fell , and after walking a few more miles down country roads , they finally arrived at an old house standing alone by a river . |
| 12 | After driving a few miles along what seemed an endless avenue of poplars we crossed the Taro , at this time of year a dry riverbed , by a long bridge with marble statues of reclining river gods and goddesses at either end . |
| 13 | The Navy 's Submarine Museum at Gosport is restoring the vessel to her original condition and , after replacing a few missing parts , she will go on show in the summer . |
| 14 | After swimming a few lengths of the pool , she turned and floated on her back , enjoying the warmth of the sun on her half-submerged body , listening to the splashing of the other swimmers , their laughing voices , the harsh cries of magpies in the nearby forest , the occasional insect droning past . |
| 15 | The dog , after lapping a little water , went and sat down heavily beside him , eyes turned up at the portrait of itself thoughtfully , perhaps making a critical assessment of it . |
| 16 | But he swore at a spectator who had provoked him during a game against Essex at Ilford and again on Sunday when he was racially abused on returning to the pavilion after scoring a half century which helped Middlesex clinch the Sunday League crown . |
| 17 | Even after adding a few extras such as salt £14 , a thermometer £1.25 and a hydrometer £3.50 , I was still left with a small margin . |
| 18 | After waiting a few minutes she collected the pictures from the slot outside the booth , put them in her bag without looking at them and hurried home . |
| 19 | After speaking a few words that Hazel could not catch , he was evidently called inside . |
| 20 | ‘ That 's character , ’ he says , after doing a few undulations . |
| 21 | After spending a few months gauging public reaction , West Mercia Police intend to use him as a kerbside deterrent against speeding . |
| 22 | After spending a few days at Snaefellsness , our final goal was the fabulous Lake Mývatn . |
| 23 | After spending a few weeks there , he flew to Frankfurt on 29 May , where he rejoined Mary-Claude and the children , who had meanwhile been looked after by Mother Teresa 's Sisters of Charity . |
| 24 | The first time I get on , it is often after spending a few hours with them , and I kinda transfer over from the stable door to their backs . ’ |
| 25 | Carl Reilly was stopped after having a few too many at a business lunch . |
| 26 | After snarling a few choice remarks at them from the corners of our mouths , such as , ‘ Get lost ! ’ or ‘ Beat it ! ’ , which we understood to be good American for , ‘ Please go away , we do not wish for company , ’ we managed to rid ourselves of a few of them , but two of the most persistent followed us until we were clear of the town , and then we realised that the only way to be left alone was for us to be really rude . |
| 27 | In turn she fled to Gooseneck , who after uttering a few more words of comfort , strode over to Fagg 's table and said , ‘ Shut up . ’ |
| 28 | After snatching a few hours sleep , the teenager breakfasted on cornflakes as she talked to her relieved parents , who sent a message of thanks to all those who had helped in the search . |
| 29 | ‘ This man and me are after slaughtering a few trees out there . ’ |
| 30 | After watching a few people jumping and getting caught up in the excitement and atmosphere , I decided I would love to have a shot , much to the family 's amazement and Sandy 's amusement . |