Example sentences of "[subord] [v-ing] any [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | In cases like this , a decorative object on the sill , like a plant , a single flower in a vase , a piece of old glass or china , a sculpture , a small lamp or candle , even a beautiful book , is often far better than attempting any sort of curtain . |
| 2 | It 's one of the old-fashioned files with a curly bit on the end for doing your cuticles and I 've always had better results from it than bending any amount of credit cards . |
| 3 | Unfortunately , a lot of contemporary architects have been influenced by the Gropius school of thought which maintains that architects should allow a building to be what it wants to be , rather than imposing any character or theme upon it . |
| 4 | E-mail as a business communication network poses some issues for the records manager , user and lawyer and , because implementing any solutions will lie in their hands , for the computing managers . |
| 5 | This helps to prevent rainwater ingress from the top , and also helps to keep the sheets clean , while allowing any condensation which may develop in the flutes to evaporate |
| 6 | To argue as some opponents of Wages for Housework do ( Phillips and Wallsgrove , 1978 ) that there should be ‘ adequate payment for everyone who wants to work in these collective childcare facilities ’ while opposing any payment for mothers looking after their own children at home is astonishing . |
| 7 | It was rather as though Attlee or Macmillan had spent post-war autumn holidays at Saratoga Springs while eschewing any contact with the United Nations in New York . |
| 8 | Would it not be preferable , therefore , if the Government , while avoiding any expression of opinion on the merits , advised Parliament that this was not an opportune moment at which to make this important change in the law ? |
| 9 | Just such a range is Rejuvenage , already available in this country , which aims to provide Retin-A users with a simple cleanse-tone-protect programme ; the range builds in a moderate sun protection factor while excluding any ingredients which might cause irritation to the highly sensitive skin . |
| 10 | Ait Ahmed stressed that the meeting had been mainly concerned with the need to avoid violence at that Friday 's prayers ; the FFS , while rejecting any alliance with the FLN or the FIS , was in favour of " a dialogue in all directions " . |
| 11 | The former , while rejecting any change , insisted in particular on the retention of Latin . |
| 12 | There may be a dispute over the amount of settlement and in such circumstances we should pay what we believe represents ‘ indemnity ’ whilst continuing any dialogue with the policyholder . |
| 13 | Remember to remove your jewellery , especially rings , whilst doing any housework ; detergents and scouring powder can tarnish and scratch gold . |
| 14 | Bearing in mind the above information , it is always as well , when completing any design , to just do a quick bit of arithmetic before saving . |
| 15 | Use no salt when cooking any food at all . |
| 16 | He said : ‘ I do not regard the non-renewal as representing any reduction in our commitment to ex-servicemen . |
| 17 | When applying any tape , always position the free ends of the draw cords , which are used to pull up the heading , to the outside edge of the curtain ( i.e. , the edge furthest away from the centre ) . |
| 18 | ‘ Nothing in this Act shall be construed as enabling any court to make an order that is binding on the Crown or on any person in his capacity as an officer or servant of the Crown . |
| 19 | Nadia says she does not find her lack of fingers to be a serious drawback when tackling any task , apart from cutting food and using scissors . |
| 20 | For example , an ex gratia payment is not automatically treated as meeting any liability stemming from the basic award . |
| 21 | The Chewong do not perceive these activities as expressing any anger or aggressive feelings , however , even when they themselves are the victims . |
| 22 | ’ Specificially aimed ’ in that context is defined in the agreement as describing any magazine where the age group 15 to 24 comprises more than 25 per cent . |
| 23 | Asked about Bosnia , Mr Major said he did not regard the US airdrops as presenting any danger of retaliation against British troops on the ground in the former Yugoslavia . |
| 24 | It is true that Morris contains no disapproval or qualification of Lawrence , but , in my view , the main statements of principle in these cases can not possibly be reconciled and the later case therefore must not be regarded as providing any support for the earlier . |
| 25 | However , such letters receive no special security handling , and we do not therefore recommend these services when sending any letters for which you want cover for compensation . |
| 26 | It was proposed that the following points should be borne in mind when considering any procedures to help in cases of abuse . |
| 27 | Will he ensure that when considering any bids , any prospective purchases for the hospital , the needs of the health authority will be borne in mind ? |
| 28 | They had n't got as far as stating any intention on that subject — for the simple reason that marriage had n't been part of the plan . |
| 29 | If there is a possibility of the authority in question being overruled , it is more important than ever to mention its status in the judicial hierarchy , as well as stating any objections that have been urged against it . |
| 30 | When evaluating any aircraft I prefer to fly it light , so that it performs rather more in the manner the designer had in mind . |