Example sentences of "[vb -s] they [art] [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | That is what will keep us head and shoulders above any of our competitors even if they do wave a BS5750 certificate around as though it guarantees them a divine right to business success . |
| 2 | Somewhat later came the present owner , John Matta , who now takes great pleasure in greeting Citalia guests and welcomes them on arrival with a gift of the wonderful Chianti Classico from his excellent cellars and offers them a typical Tuscan dinner at a reasonable price , which is taken most weeks in the castle 's impressive banqueting hall . |
| 3 | It means the League champions have gone 11 games unbeaten , a run that offers them a final placing that would erase much of the disappointment of a frustrating season that includes two defeats by Coventry . |
| 4 | Now I understand that top level sailors welcome the one-design nature of the Grand Prix , not only because it is potentially inexpensive , but because it offers them an even platform from which to display their skills . |
| 5 | Following this they release blood into their eyes which turns them a dull red colour . |
| 6 | Cole grants them a grudging accolade . |
| 7 | In order to make decisions ageing people have to view the future in a way which allows them an active and influential part in their own lives . |
| 8 | This buys them an extra round while Thadeus hesitates , in which time they must come up with something more to prevent him from attacking after this initial hesitation . |
| 9 | Still , the two parties have moved towards the round-table talks that both want — although the government calls them a multi-party conference , whereas the ANC looks forward to an all-party congress , to be followed eventually by an elected constituent assembly . |
| 10 | So , so are the kind of reasons why Moscavisi calls them the black books . |
| 11 | meant to be moving onto the tenth and eleventh floor it only takes them a short time to save time on that or , or cut down on your labour as usual . |
| 12 | And I think that helps them an awful lot ! |
| 13 | Spotting a stricken boat , they are amazed when a terrified young man ( Billy Zane ) swims towards them , climbs aboard and tells them a horrifying story about an attack of food poisoning . |
| 14 | Instead it deprives older people of social status and role , undermines their self-esteem , and denies them a fair share of social resources . |
| 15 | We use some of them in " polite " society or in a scientific context , but this gives them no absolute value . |
| 16 | Differentiation theory , on the other hand , while allowing that these associations are likely to be formed during training , gives them no special role in acquired distinctiveness . |
| 17 | Brachiopods have two valves , and this gives them a superficial resemblance to bivalved molluscs . |
| 18 | They believe this gives them a great opportunity and I am sure they are right . ’ |
| 19 | It gives them a much-needed sense of security , ’ he says . |
| 20 | Outwardly , this gives them a chemical perception of ‘ taste ’ — roots seek minerals and water , while the leaves orientate themselves to derive maximum energy from the sun , ‘ stored ’ in chemical bonds . |
| 21 | The portraits depict weary , yet often bright-eyed individuals , and their intimacy with one another gives them a curious force , perhaps he has captured the wisdom gained through their experiences of life ? |
| 22 | Does the world of good , gives them a healthy tan , makes them feel fantastic . |
| 23 | lies in the fact that ‘ the offspring behave like wolves and look like dogs … this ‘ camouflage ’ gives them a tremendous competitive advantage because , as ‘ dogs ’ , they can approach garbage dumps in populated areas or herds of sheep without anyone taking special notice , much less reaching for a rifle ’ . |
| 24 | Properties they say a few years ago are down by 25 to 30% , that with lower mortgage rates gives them a tremendous boost . |
| 25 | It may be boring for nuclear experts to have to worry about plumbing , albeit sophisticated plumbing , but they must prove that they can get the simple bits right before Mr Lawson gives them a new reactor to play with . |
| 26 | It gives them a new opportunity to refocus priorities for improving the public health . |
| 27 | Good practice for them getting there : fly to Paris make contact with somebody who gives them a new passport find your own way to Frankfurt . ’ |
| 28 | Inviting secondary schools to mount a stall in the primary school hall or corridors during parents ' evenings gives them a good opportunity to inform parents of what they have to offer children . |
| 29 | Really gives them a good old yank and a push |
| 30 | It gives them a good insight into the world of business , ’ explained shift manager Peter Ketchell , who serves as vice-chairman of the organising committee alongside colleague the site 's schools liaison officer . |