Example sentences of "[vb mod] to [art] [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Any argument concerning the merits or otherwise of the device must to a great extent be guided by a discussion on the merits/demerits of insider dealing . |
| 2 | Where mass communication is concerned , models become ever more complex , each adapting as it must to the particular situation or circumstance and reflecting the complexity of the situation . |
| 3 | The geography of Boiotia might to a shallow observer seem to suit her for naval hegemony . |
| 4 | Parker said , almost as a dentist might to a tearful fearful patient . |
| 5 | Instead , the shores of Zurich 's lake have a more intimate charm , comparing to those of Lucerne and Geneva as a well kept garden might to an alpine panorama or a royal park . |
| 6 | Their savage eyes turn 'd to a modest gaze , |
| 7 | … and from them rose A cry that shiver 'd to the tingling stars . |
| 8 | Watts had earlier published The psalms of David Imitated in the Language of the New Testament , and Apply 'd to the Christian State and Worship before , others had followed . |
| 9 | In addition , the organized networks could to a certain extent rely on intimidation and social pressure . |
| 10 | Instead , she stayed near the doors , holding on as best she could to an upright rail , the bag with the dress in it clutched in her other hand . |
| 11 | Finally , Lear resigned himself to Gould 's impenetrable isolation , and , in a letter written in 1863 , came as close as he could to an objective description of his former employer and erstwhile friend : ‘ A more singularly offensive mannered man than G. hardly can be : but the queer fellow means well , tho 's more of an Egotist than can be described . ’ |
| 12 | If private capital can be attracted — and I believe it could to the right project — it seems to me entirely right that we should do what we can as Government to create the right climate for a successful link to be built . |
| 13 | A protesting Maltote was roused and ordered to ride as fast as he could to the royal camp outside Bedford . |
| 14 | ‘ We got as close as we could to the shrimping rig , then Neil Henshaw and myself climbed aboard . |
| 15 | Yes we used to A whole lot would come here and I 'll go somewhere else the next day you know , we used to help one another to sheep shearing . |
| 16 | I only used to a little bit of |
| 17 | This may to a certain extent have been true . |
| 18 | His sonorous voice and deliberate utterance may to a great extent account for this but it should also be remarked that as Highbury Quadrant was the first church to introduce the Electrophone , perfection has been probably acquired by long practice in the details requisite to success . ’ |
| 19 | Hob the gravedigger was buried late in the afternoon and Athelstan organised a collection , giving what he-could to the poor widow and promising her more as soon as circumstances allowed . |
| 20 | Then you will be served a dish which tastes to your palate the way the hotter dish would to a seasoned Thai tongue . |
| 21 | ‘ I 'll spell it out for you , ’ he said as gently as one would to a young child . |
| 22 | Speaking as you would to an ordinary child , of a similar level of linguistic ability , may be the most natural response and in most cases this is likely to be a safe strategy . |
| 23 | When it comes to the summer in your options that you take there , you will to a lesser or greater extent get some more advocacy experience during the summer . |
| 24 | Thus to the expository lesson , the period of exercise and drill , the set readings from the class textbook , the tests of memory and comprehension , and all the other useful ploys of the good teacher , have now been added sessions when the student is placed in direct confrontation with a variety of information sources , print.form , audio visual and three-dimensional , in small groups or on his own , in a situation which requires his active involvement and which can to a greater or lesser extent be tailored to meet his individual needs . |
| 25 | ‘ I get involved in many different projects and I can to a certain degree prioritise what I want to do . |
| 26 | An STV constituency can to a limited extent have the number of its seats adjusted in accordance with its magnitude . |
| 27 | Here the parachutes are of a different design , less easily guided and the team land on or as near they can to a four hundred metre line from two thousand feet . |
| 28 | Similarly , the patients who injure themselves do not form a homogeneous group , but include individuals who can to a large extent be classified into three subgroups on the basis of the type of injury inflicted and the associated degree of suicidal intent : |
| 29 | ( b ) As chairman of the cabinet , he can to a large extent determine the nature of discussions within cabinet . |
| 30 | ‘ As well as our involvement in the introduction of new machinery , we shall continue to work as a support team helping and advising wherever we can to the greater achievement of our colleagues responsible for TNT , quality assurance , work study , health and safety … indeed , any aspect of the Group 's business , ’ added Phil . |