Example sentences of "[vb infin] on [noun pl] 's " in BNC.
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| 1 | Since the majority of elderly people requiring help are women , then a great deal of the responsibility for looking after them will fall on women 's shoulders . |
| 2 | The research project will focus on children 's comprehension of pretence . |
| 3 | Though I would n't bet on women 's whole-hearted support for their pathetic sister . |
| 4 | The employment opportunities available are also likely to be relevant , and will depend on women 's previous work experience and qualifications , local labour market conditions and employers ' attitudes to older women as employees . |
| 5 | First , they do not depend on children 's literacy or oracy skills . |
| 6 | They consider that reading , like listening , should rely on children 's ability to ‘ predict possible meanings ’ ( Smith , 1978 ) and find their own answers to questions about written language . |