Example sentences of "[noun pl] [subord] [vb pp] the " in BNC.
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| 1 | The decision to press ahead with new builds on a large scale was based on Provincial 's conviction that it could reduce its losses if given the freedom to operate cost-effective diesel-mechanical rolling stock , allowing shorter but more frequent trains , than having to take on InterCity 's weary cast-off locos and hauled stock . |
| 2 | Labour has not so much won the battle of ideas as deserted the field . |
| 3 | This means that a child who is exposed to violent models may be less inclined to halt or inhibit aggressive actions when given the opportunity . |
| 4 | He argued however that women would actually be more expensive than men if paid the same wages . |
| 5 | Reports from the constituencies in May showed 259 local parties against the Bill and only thirty-two in favour ; eighty-three suggested no change in wartime ; twice as many local parties supported votes for women as opposed the idea , by ninety-eight to forty-four , and there was little or no support for proportional representation . |
| 6 | Does my right hon. Friend agree that the reasons why we are updating Trident are basically the same reasons as caused the Labour Government to update our nuclear deterrent by bringing in Chevaline , the difference being that we are doing it openly and they did it under wraps ? |
| 7 | He replied that on the facts as stated the testator had validly confirmed his wishes by a trust , and had therefore given the same to each so that the nurses should enjoy the income from the land together with the foster-child . |
| 8 | Per Lord Mackay of Clashfern L.C. I regard it as crucial that on the facts as found the taxpayers ' sons occupied only surplus places and their right to do so was entirely discretionary ( post , p. 1036A–B ) . |
| 9 | Going ahead with Sizewell might then be a marginally attractive proposition on economic grounds though given the risks I have already referred to the case would hardly be overwhelming . |