Example sentences of "[to-vb] in [det] [noun] " in BNC.

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1 The most basic error , which I attempted to pinpoint in discussing the sense in which the cries , hoots , and gestures of animals are ‘ primitive forms ’ of language in Chapter 5 , is to confuse the predictive value of the effects of such behaviour with the conscious intent of a speaker to communicate in some way .
2 If the distinction between tacit and explicit collusion is to mean anything , it must also be shown that the ability to communicate in some way affects the likely existence and stability of collusion .
3 She touched a finger to Tallis , then to herself , trying to communicate in some way .
4 It amused them to dine in some style , formally separating the working day from their evenings together .
5 Is it adequate at all to try in this fashion to interpret religion as a means to an end , and to define that end in progressive humanistic terms as having to do with the elevation and betterment of human society ?
6 The coalition had regard to-the- mechanics of the single transferable vote and made some attempt to match the number of candidates nominated with the support which those candidates might expect to attract in each constituency .
7 The team was underfinanced from the start and indeed , some of the finance Emerson did get-like some of the companions and hangers-on he began to attract in those years — was distinctly off-colour .
8 Moreover the constitution which the Swedish Diet was forced to accept in that year ( the first in the world to be embodied in a single comprehensive organized document ) was in some ways relatively moderate .
9 However , when we become adults we tend to think we 've learnt everything we need to know in this area and stop practising .
10 the only one I want to know in this area is a , you can
11 If Picon has his way , the statue will be a sign of things to come in that department : expansion of gallery space , conservation and display of long-unseen areas of the museum 's collection and an ambitious schedule of special exhibitions .
12 I mean , Helen Burn 's plea here is not to be to eager for retribution to come in this life , but trust to it erm
13 Similarly , a negative attitude may turn to a ‘ do n't mind ’ one under certain conditions , for example when the items ironed are less intrinsically boring ( baby 's clothes are said to come in this category ) .
14 To anticipate something to come in this inquiry , an ordinary definition of the neuron is an example .
15 we never used to come in this room you know , nobody would come in this room
16 Oh you wo n't be able to come in any day with me next week will you ?
17 But perhaps my compulsion to write in these circumstances is as strong as yours !
18 The best thing to bring it all out , would be to write in my own African language , but I have to write in another language .
19 Opportunities were given for students to write in any subjects not covered by a prepared checklist .
20 It is evident that Leapor has not allowed the meat to scorch in this instance ; rather , it seems a question of how she uses her leisure , in writing or sewing .
21 The Energy Action Grants Agency has appointed approved network installers to work in all areas of the country .
22 First Class : English for Tourism is a new course for people working , or training to work in all areas of the tourist industry .
23 You can train with the Crown Prosecution Service if you wish and it gives the opportunity to work in all parts of the country and to practise advocacy .
24 At the age of 16 I started to work in all kinds of crop harvesting .
25 And yet more and more people , particularly in cities , are being forced to work in such conditions .
26 Those of my constituents who are members of the police force — both uniformed and civilian — and those in the constituencies of my hon. Friends are absolute saints to continue to work in such circumstances with bravery , courage , commitment and cheerfulness .
27 For her part , however , the clinical teacher has to work in many wards , and is unable to become expert in any one speciality .
28 India and Pakistan , but he had to work in each case through the chief executive who was charged with running the business .
29 People could see why I wanted to work in that way and did what they could to make it possible .
30 Apart from these five officials , the other members of the political executive committee were to work in that body alongside their regular jobs .
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