Example sentences of "[adj] and [vb base] [art] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The resulting blood pressure increase can rupture a blood vessel ( haemorrhage ) or a globule of fat can become detached and block a vessel ( thrombosis ) . |
| 2 | But actually it 's the reverse , since it 's a struggle to get detached and find a perspective that balances my own inside knowledge against the spectrum of differing views of their fans , detractors and those unfortunate enough to be indifferent to them . |
| 3 | ‘ Of course you are , and so am I. Let's go somewhere civilized and have a meal . ’ |
| 4 | Veinlets , on the other hand , are primitive and constitute the finer twigs of a principal vein ; they are preceded by tracheae and carry macrotrichia ( Fig. 37 ) . |
| 5 | The 65-year-old driver , who was able to jump clear and shout a warning , escaped with a broken leg . |
| 6 | Moments of self-doubt , fear , determination and rapid planning come over as pauses in an extremely close , tense account of the measures taken by Dick and his crew to cut wreckage clear and get the ship under control . |
| 7 | Most of the game is mental — being able to keep your head clear and retain a certain outlook on life should mean that bad times are neither so frequent nor so lengthy as they would be if you start examining your technique or doubting your ability . |
| 8 | The CGA graphics are large and clear and use the basic colour capabilities of the CGA monitor very well . |
| 9 | She edged the Fiesta forward , found the road clear and let the clutch in with a jerk . |
| 10 | A minute later Paul Dunnion steered the ball through a crowded midfield for Patton to gallop clear and guide the ball past Davy O'Hare . |
| 11 | Simple words make your meaning clear and allow the reader to concentrate on the message . |
| 12 | Like the sun 's rays , sunbeds accelerate ageing and increase the chances of getting skin cancer . |
| 13 | Age Concern Scotland has produced two invaluable quizzes which address some of the myths that surround ageing and give the research evidence to combat ( and occasionally support ) them . |
| 14 | Hostels or discharge units within the hospital grounds enable some patients to go out to work daily and have a relatively autonomous and responsible life , while retaining some of the security of the hospital environment . |
| 15 | But it firmly rejected any idea of reforming the system , saying : ‘ We are against suggestions and demonstrations which aim to lead people astray and change the constitutional basis of our state . ’ |
| 16 | Take one from Women 5 Weekly and rewrite the first three paragraphs for Playboy . |
| 17 | During a normal immune response , immune cells ( white blood cells/ lymphocytes ) become activated and secrete a variety of small protein molecules which help to induce the stimulation of nearby lymphocytes to become active against foreign or abnormal cells . |
| 18 | evaluative and review the work programme and revise objectives appropriately ; |
| 19 | Stay calm and keep the child calm : panic speeds poison absorption . |
| 20 | Do n't panic … keep calm and beat the attack |
| 21 | Mrs Major 's party set off for the northern half of the seat to goad the faithful and stir the idle while Mr Major toured the south . |
| 22 | The Second Book of his Concerti ( 1607 ) actually contains a monodic ‘ Missa Dominicalis ’ with continuo , though his textures are often contrapuntal and have no very close affinity , except in coloratura , with the secular monody which was developing at this time . |
| 23 | Many are unemployed and receive no work stimulation . |
| 24 | There are two bundled games which are OK and provide a bit of a break , but they 're not quite enough . |
| 25 | They are very economical and remain a viable buy because of their extreme portability , especially for use in the car , where CDs — with their wider dynamic range — have little advantage . |
| 26 | In addition to the above commercial reserve , LASMO is participating in the appraisal of a number of discoveries which are potentially commercial and have a most likely reserves estimate of 240 mmboe net to LASMO [ 1991 178 mmboe ] . |
| 27 | A freshening breeze broke the surface of the water into a million fragments of dancing light and set the flags and pennants and striped awnings fluttering gaily . |
| 28 | I think they 've got to become less competitive , less arrogant and less dominant , seeing that as the macho role , and I think they 've got to become erm much more erm feminine and approve the feminine characteristics , so that there is n't so much difference between the two genders , and particularly in marriage and in the home . |
| 29 | If large curtains are vacuumed in situ with a hand attachment , this will keep the fabric fresh and prevent a build-up of dust , reducing the need for frequent cleaning . |
| 30 | It was warm , crisp , fresh and set the taste buds up nicely for the main event . |