Example sentences of "[pron] [noun] at the next " in BNC.
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1 | They did n't appear to mind me playing a double game , allying with each in turn , then becoming their opponent at the next round . |
2 | The criticism is then seen as being political and if the electors of Greater London disapprove of what is done in their name by their representatives , the remedy lies in their hands at the next election . |
3 | At the [ material ] time the plaintiff had come from the back door of the house and had walked diagonally across the first concrete area ; she was intending to go and have a chat with her neighbour at the next house . |
4 | Jovic formally withdrew his resignation at the next meeting of the Federal Presidency on March 21 . |
5 | He sat in the 1835–7 Parliament as member for Harwich and assistant whip , losing his seat at the next general election . |
6 | He often raises that subject , and we understand his desperation about what will happen to his seat at the next election . |
7 | During his visit Mr Kinnock attacked the Government for its policies on housing , and predicted that the local Conservative MP would lose his seat at the next general election . |
8 | That is one more reason why , across the south , there has been a greater swing to Labour than in any other region and why , I must point out to the hon. Member for Thurrock ( Mr. Janman ) , who seeks to speak for my native county , we look forward to a smashing victory in his constituency at the next election . |
9 | The disciplinary control exercised by these groups is usually powerful , for if any member breaks away and acts contrary to the decisions of the group on any important issue he will probably lose the support of his party at the next election . |
10 | Your aim at the next meeting is to make sure that the committee remembers what Ms Smith or Mr Jones should have done . |
11 | It is , however , something that he will be given by Conservative Members and I am sure that he will want to make the most of it before — sadly — he retires from our midst at the next general election . |