Example sentences of "[noun pl] [vb base] a [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Ankles suffer a high rate of injury wherever poor mats are used . |
| 2 | Highly cohesive groups display a strong loyalty to their members and a strong adherence to group norms . |
| 3 | Climbers make a great mistake , however , in imagining that each of these groups aspires to the dizzy heights of dangling . |
| 4 | Although the written text may be very general and refrain from referring either to men or women , the illustrations make a definite point for the majority contain male figures . |
| 5 | However , cyclists make a good example because they too are starting to wear hard hats . |
| 6 | We either have them or we do not , although we can at times make a conscious effort to put certain feelings out of our minds . |
| 7 | Rather than supporting the status quo , the way things are , utopian ideologies advocate a complete change in the structure of society . |
| 8 | So religions , symbolic systems , and ideologies develop a metaphysical life of their own and acquire qualities which stubbornly resist being reduced to mere reflections of the social order . |
| 9 | These ‘ unplanned ’ bequests introduce a random element into the relationship . |
| 10 | In fact few library authorities make a serious attempt at tackling problems of stock logistics , so that this factor is rarely quantified , except in a very general sense . |
| 11 | We have already seen that when the courts deem a statutory term to be jurisdictional , whether it be a question of law or fact , they will substitute their view as to the meaning of the term for that of the decision-maker . |
| 12 | Four titles launch a new range . |
| 13 | Sirloin on Sunday or midweek 's leg or lamb , Tryton Inn Yorkshire Puddings make a delicious accompaniment to all your meat dishes . |
| 14 | However Compact employers make a collective commitment for the provision and support of activities such as those outlined in No. 10 above . |
| 15 | Some judges and academic authorities favour a narrow and some a broad approach to the meaning of the term . |
| 16 | Solicitors develop a detailed knowledge of the working of the business which enables them to represent the firm 's interests more effectively . |
| 17 | Knowing that large crowds mean a large number of losses , I 'm sure you can also imagine how rich the ground must be at certain spots on Harrogate 's common . |
| 18 | Only in this way can any future generations gain a balanced view of society in our time . |
| 19 | Beeswax candles and brass lanterns bring a glowing warmth to a dark Christmas evening . |
| 20 | In fact , tawnies are the only British owls that hoot — some of them screech , but little owls whistle and barn owls make a terrible snorting sound like an old man snoring . |
| 21 | Environment groups want a total ban on tankers . |
| 22 | The pressure groups want a clear assurance that they will be able to ask , as of right , for a visit from the visiting officer — at least in the initial stages so that the new self-assessment procedure can be carried through correctly . |
| 23 | ECOVER products provide a unique range of highly effective cleaning agents for use about the home which have a minimum impact on the environment . |
| 24 | ‘ Behind the once semi-wild sand dunes , pine woods provide a leafy setting for broad avenues , bustling squares and welcoming hotels . ’ |
| 25 | We 're talking about B three Captain , B three is open to the public press , unless count county solicitors propose a good reason why it should n't be . |
| 26 | We have suggested that the Novices-Rowdies-Town Boys groups provide a distinct hierarchical framework for careers . |
| 27 | It has been suggested in this section that pressure groups provide a crucial qualification to the notion of a simple relationship between electors and elected . |
| 28 | Replicas pose a serious threat to some luxury brands . |
| 29 | Beetles undergo a complete metamorphosis in their life cycle : the eggs hatch out into a variety of larval forms which only faintly resemble the adults , both morphologically and physiologically . |
| 30 | In general , cultures undergo a slow evolution and development . |