Example sentences of "[verb] at the higher [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | There is also evidence that , contrary to findings in volunteers , activated charcoal will increase the elimination of salicylates , possibly because drug metabolising enzyme systems are fully saturated at the higher plasma concentrations attained in cases of acute poisoning . |
| 2 | For most motors the static torque/rotor position characteristic exhibits a rapidly diminishing return in terms of torque produced as the phase current approaches its rated value [ see Fig. 3.1(a) ] , indicating that magnetic saturation or the stator and rotor teeth occurs at the higher currents . |
| 3 | On surfacing , the rate again speeds up , generally remaining at the higher level until the carbon dioxide content of the exhaled air has returned to normal — usually in a few seconds . |
| 4 | While the glucose dependent insulin release was reduced by treatment with 5 and 10 mg/kg cyclosporin A for eight days , the cholecystokinin-8 stimulated amylase secretion was only impaired at the higher dose of 10 mg/kg cyclosporin A. Insulin promotes the synthesis of amylase by a direct effect on exocrine pancreatic cells via the insuloacinar axis . |
| 5 | And the chairman added : ‘ While we will have to strengthen the squad to compete at the higher level , we are certainly not looking for a lot of new players . |
| 6 | Conversely if the samples stored at the higher temperatures show little or no change , it may be possible to reduce the frequency of , or even omit , certain of the scheduled examinations at lower temperatures . |
| 7 | Foreign investors looked at the higher yield of gilts over German government bonds without worrying about exchange risk . |
| 8 | With stocks running perilously low , the Czechoslovak government on Oct. 6 introduced a fuel rationing system whereby a maximum 25 litres could be bought at existing prices , with purchases over that limit charged at prices one-third higher ( all petrol was to be charged at the higher price from Nov. 1 ) . |
| 9 | Again , er they were talking at the higher reach of our number |
| 10 | Luckily I lived at the higher end of the village so my house was not affected . |
| 11 | But in this period his salary , although not extravagant , was generous enough : the priest at Longdendale was allocated less than half the Master 's £10 , which stood at the higher level of salaries , ranging from £4 6 0d to £12 6 0d , at this time for such a position . |
| 12 | The violins may be doubled at the higher octave by a flute or two with very good effect . |
| 13 | Of these claims , 1535 ( 77.2% ) were paid at the higher rate and 453 ( 22.8% ) at the lower rate paid for visits done by deputising services . |
| 14 | Both came to lead theoretically revolutionary parties , which they staffed at the higher levels with relatives or friends from their home region . |