Example sentences of "[adv] [vb infin] the [noun] of " in BNC.
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| 1 | Record-breaking and the alleged mania for quantification can not properly explain the appeal of sport . |
| 2 | Both at home and at school , methodologies may fundamentally obstruct the negotiation of meaning and , in doing so , reduce the likelihood of deaf children enriching their language skills . |
| 3 | Of course , Irish clergy and laity are sometimes at the forefront of political religious change in other countries , and a lively Irish intellectuals ’ religion will continue : but whether or not it will eventually affect the structure of power is another matter . |
| 4 | But not all the skills and ingenuity of law draftsmen could wholly circumvent the deviousness of ancient land law . |
| 5 | There is a danger that a voluntary organisation may become involved in trying to run services that should properly remain the responsibility of a statutory organisation . |
| 6 | In the ensuing weeks the two parties negotiated an agreement on a transitional federal coalition which would effectively oversee the dismantling of the Czechoslovak state . |
| 7 | Concessionary crownholds were also applicable to ‘ bodies which can effectively supervise the assignment of such houses ’ , such as housing associations . |
| 8 | To create new vehicles of communication in this context meant creating a system of broadcasting which could survive outside the duopoly yet one which would not fundamentally damage the ecology of the system . |
| 9 | We can not dictate what our children will make of the Community , but we must leave them in a position where they can effectively influence the shape of Europe , and that Europe must be one in which we retain our distinct national identity . |
| 10 | The small community at Grasmere would be the first to experience ‘ the milder day ’ which would eventually include the whole of mankind . |
| 11 | We must know what these facts are in order that we can properly predict the enforcement of reparation , either specific or compensatory , in case of non-performance . |
| 12 | It will vigorously pursue the rebuilding of the line from Caernarfon , as well as extending from Porthmadog . |
| 13 | There are an estimated 300 million sperms in each ejaculate , of which , of course , only one will eventually fertilize the ovum of the female . |
| 14 | And for the once mighty Dublin side , defeat would effectively signal the end of what has been a bitterly disappointing and frustrating season . |
| 15 | Very , very soon the secret of life would be revealed , and Ruth would rather know the secret of death . |
| 16 | Illert , through his research , is now in a position to rigorously describe the shapes of past , present and future shell forms , and as sea shells are amongst the best preserved of all fossils , we have a progression throughout the entire fossil record from the Pre-Cambrian era right up to the present day . |
| 17 | But before this is done the Home Secretary must expressly authorize the granting of the warrant which must be endorsed with a statement of that fact . |
| 18 | If the organisation is a non-profit charity , like a private school , the fees will merely cover the cost of the service minus any income the school will receive from other sources . |
| 19 | I hope so , because more meetings on the order of this NIH dog and pony show can only hurt the cause of good biomedical research . |
| 20 | More meetings on the order of this … can only hurt the cause of good biomedical research . ’ |
| 21 | This would naturally affect the interpretation of the coronal dividing line . |
| 22 | Furthermore , we can assume that this mechanical effect is similar for all preparations tested and does not greatly influence the results of the mucosal concentrations . |
| 23 | The people we asked did n't much fancy the idea of eating lasagne and quaffing Lambrusco in an old lavatory . |
| 24 | Clearly , there is a connection between these terms and the varying degrees of progressiveness of one 's educational philosophy , as discussed in Chapter 3 , and we suggest that clarification of these terms would not only aid the implementation of specific curriculum innovations but also help schools to clarify their broad educational position . |
| 25 | A recent decision tightening up the laws relating to overseas players will greatly restrict the flow of foreigners to Ireland . |
| 26 | And if the Debut looks stylish too , it can only enhance the look of your kitchen . |
| 27 | Acceptable collocational patterns and grammatical structures can only enhance the readability of individual sentences , but they do not in themselves ensure that sentences and paragraphs add up to a readable or coherent text . |
| 28 | The report makes recommendations on four areas which can only enhance the ability of schools and teachers to meet the needs of disruptive pupils . |
| 29 | ‘ Professionals told us that these matches can only enhance the appeal of the game . |
| 30 | RIGHT The weather can greatly affect the progress of work on a site . |