Example sentences of "[to-vb] on [det] [noun pl] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Surprisingly though , the wildlife seems to flourish on these ranges , despite the firing of live ammunition . |
| 2 | The Lothian Region ( Placing in Schools ) Appeal Committee is likely to meet on several occasions during late May and throughout June 1993 , to deal with appeals against refused placing requests for admission to primary and secondary schools for the session 1993/94 . |
| 3 | stake in National Power or PowerGen to bring pressure to bear on those companies to reduce the development of gas-fired stations , they might end up in a United Kingdom court for breaking United Kingdom company law . |
| 4 | Spearmen are particularly good in this role since they can bring an extra rank of spears to bear on any foes who charge them and this means that casualties suffered by the front ranks are less of a disaster . |
| 5 | Our interdisciplinary aims have always led [ us ] to concentrate on such links , but I think this is unusual in linguistics departments generally . |
| 6 | Make the latter aware of your intention to concentrate on these tasks , if necessary , at the expense of other intrusions . |
| 7 | I shall say something this morning about the negotiation on political union , in which I am most closely involved , but I do not want to concentrate on those themes today , because the world has not obligingly stood still as we prepare the approach to Maastricht . |
| 8 | Few can afford to compete everywhere , and many have chosen to concentrate on those businesses and markets they know best . |
| 9 | We will now have to concentrate on those areas where we can best create value for our shareholders . ’ |
| 10 | He also had the good judgement to concentrate on those cases in which his pea plants could be classified into one of two distinct classes , with no intermediates . |
| 11 | The title and format might lead the casual observer into expecting just another general text ; but closer inspection reveals that the book assumes some basic knowledge of the subject and then goes on to concentrate on those aspects of geology of most direct relevance to society — seismic and volcanic hazards , landslides , erosion , subsidence , groundwater , and so on . |
| 12 | In 1988 a visiting colleague from the Royal Ulster Constabulary asked if it was part of my role in Systems Development Department to comment on such essays . |
| 13 | Poetry is unique in its ability to comment on such things in a classroom . |
| 14 | The Environmental Health Officer and Occupational Therapist will also want to comment on these plans , to give advice on whether the planned work is suitable and acceptable . |
| 15 | He has the opportunity to comment on these documents before forwarding them to the Church Commissioners . |
| 16 | ‘ It 's really not professional of me to comment on these things . |
| 17 | Well , on the specific issue , which is item one three two , are we agreed that we write quite clear but nonetheless firm letter to Mr Patten , explaining that we are minded to ask him to comment on these matters , it this time comes from the Chair and the Chief Officer about and perhaps he will therefore take it more seriously . |
| 18 | ‘ It is too early to comment on these developments and it would be inappropriate at this stage to entre the public debate , ’ he said . |
| 19 | A Hamilton spokesman said cautiously : ‘ It is too early to comment on these developments . ’ |
| 20 | It is customary , however , for the Commission to publish drafts of legislation before submission to the Council of Ministers , and Parliament does , therefore , have the opportunity to comment on these drafts before they pass into law . |
| 21 | It seemed not to be a good idea , at this stage of the group 's life , to comment on these similarities , which might have made Mr E even more conspicuously different from his colleagues , especially since , as well as asking insight-generating questions , they had told him how they had handled things better , which had moved Mr E to reject their suggestions as unworkable with somebody like Dave . |
| 22 | At this point students should be asked to comment on these results and on the advantages of CVP analysis with reference to this problem . |
| 23 | As you will appreciate , my main concern is to ensure that the Parish Council has a chance to comment on any changes . |
| 24 | He will also notify the authority and any person named in the complaint as having taken or authorised the action complained of , giving them an opportunity to comment on any allegations contained in the complaint . |
| 25 | The adjudication officer is then asked to respond and the claimant is given an opportunity to comment on those responses . |
| 26 | It should have the right to initiate legislation for consideration by the Commission and the Committee of Ministers in addition to its existing right to comment on those bodies ' legislative proposals . |
| 27 | The House of Lords , while accepting that some elements of natural justice could apply to investigations and preliminary determinations , held that an opportunity to see the counter-statement was not required : no final decision was being made and if the taxpayer could comment on the counter-statement the Commissioners would wish to comment on those comments , thereby producing an endless succession of exchanges , bringing the administration to a standstill . |
| 28 | the point about membership is that you ought to be able to comment on those suggestions of change and get involved with them on a broad basis . |
| 29 | First , I want to comment on some features of the hereditary mechanism which may prove to be characteristic of all living things , whether on this planet or elsewhere in the universe . |
| 30 | Even if , in the end , we have to agree to differ on some matters , grievances should be discussed , not camouflaged . |