Example sentences of "[adv] [vb infin] at [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | This has often been criticised because we are told that in drawing an analogy we normally know ‘ both sides ’ that we are comparing ( eg ‘ does n't he look like a horse ? ’ , where we can look at both and judge ) , whereas in this case we can only look at one side , the object that we are comparing with God . |
| 2 | ‘ The Darkfall strike generates what we can only call at this stage a chemical reaction . |
| 3 | However , there is scope , in future years , should the Committee wish to develop the site , but I recognise the limited resources of the Civic Trust and I would only wish at this stage that the Trust continues to visit the site and also encourages and supports educational visits . |
| 4 | I contacted my social worker and told her that I could not stay at this place and that she would have to find me a Cheshire Home . |
| 5 | Between 1941 and 1945 it created a following for itself which has never been equalled since and certainly did not exist at any time prior to 1941 . |
| 6 | Nevertheless , the Minister did not think at this time that it was necessary to end the corporate status of Tanzania 's radio service . |
| 7 | Adam did not want at this point to speculate , it made hi– feel sick . |
| 8 | Names on the short-list are confidential and I can not comment at this stage . ’ |
| 9 | Prices can not remain at this level for long , but potential buyers can be assured that their money will be safer in one of these than in almost any other car . |
| 10 | We need not consider at any length the methods used for measuring flow parameters other than the velocity , since these methods do not differ significantly from those used in other branches of physics . |
| 11 | Place in a cold frame or on a windowsill out of direct sunlight , where they will soon root at this time of year . |
| 12 | Although I accept that the Home Secretary will not resign at this stage , does he accept that , when that case is combined with prisoner escapes and Sunday trading , his credentials as a law and order Minister begin to look a little threadbare ? |
| 13 | With regard to the incident this morning , we do not know at this stage whether the injured man was operating a taxi or not . |
| 14 | Border , too , it is rumoured , is nearing the end of his career and could easily survive at great profit in the county scene having also tasted life in England with Essex . |
| 15 | ‘ I have no idea what matters or does not matter at this stage . ’ |
| 16 | Although data does not appear at first sight to be a resource of the organisation , it certainly is a resource , as data is essential for the organisation to operate effectively . |
| 17 | The plants lumped together under the umbrella name of herbs do not appear at first glance to be essential to maintain life , but it is now becoming apparent that this concept could be wrong , and that herbs are as necessary as oxygen , though the ingredients they contribute , such as minerals and vitamins , may only be found in minute quantities . |
| 18 | What you should not do at this stage is to listen to differing advice on how to do precise round loops . |
| 19 | It is far more difficult to approach someone to whom you do not feel at all dose and in many cases the only way to do this is by means of a third person who may be willing to ask them for their opinion of you . |
| 20 | Martin said , ‘ Will you just look at that child ? ’ |
| 21 | Whilst we 're er whilst we 're waiting for her can I just look at that book please ? |
| 22 | By the way they 're also made up for the following week as well in case , if it 's Tuesday night , oh , let me just look at next week , what have I got ? |
| 23 | The well-organised firm does not just look at last year and add ten per cent . |
| 24 | They did not look at each other and they did not eat much . |
| 25 | They did not look at each other as they spoke , and when Damian moved away from her he avoided her eyes . |
| 26 | Could we not look at these company figures ? |
| 27 | It is an example of construction : the liberality lies in finding a legal framework for an intention which could not work at civil law : that any acquirer of the money should be liable under the trust . |
| 28 | If spending levels did not escalate at this season then many businesses would go under . |
| 29 | Waterwheels could not function at low water , so adjustable wheels were made . |
| 30 | At first sight it may seem unlikely that computers and computer software could kill or cause serious injury , but negligent liability does not stop at personal injury but extends to damage to property . |