Example sentences of "[noun] [verb] [prep] [verb] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Much of a research chemist 's ingenuity goes into devising pathways of feasible intermediates between starting chemicals and desired end-products . |
| 2 | The third approach attempts to avoid the approximation of Koopmans ' Theorem by deriving binding energies as the differences in total energies between the molecule and the highly excited positive ions formed by removing core electrons . |
| 3 | They attack the status quo by pointing out that the reasons given for denying rights to children are bad reasons , and then explicitly or implicitly deny them duties for no reason at all . |
| 4 | Lack of direction led to meandering aims at the World Bank during the 1980s . |
| 5 | Only 10 per cent of the energy in a light bulb goes into creating light , the rest being lost as heat , while 90 per cent of bioluminescent energy is converted into light . |
| 6 | Other policy issues that were observed and which need discussion and consideration included : the problem of sustaining confidence in the livestock market for those ( many of whom were family or part-time farmers ) who had no other enterprise options ; the need for an examination of the labour unit figure at present used in deciding eligibility for improvement grants with a view to its removal — those at present debarred from receiving grant ( because their unit is not big enough ) were unable to carry out improvements to develop the farm ; the case for considering what effect would be achieved by placing a limit ( e. g. 500 standard man days ) on the size of unit eligible for grant and guaranteed prices — such a limit might ensure the future of family units which were under economic pressure for amalgamation and growth of the size of units ; the need for assistance with the building of a second house to aid resettlement and hand-over problems . |
| 7 | The defence asked for reporting restriction to be lifted . |
| 8 | The defence asked for reporting restriction to be lifted . |
| 9 | If the authorities refrain from using force because they think it wiser to use other means , the effect is often as follows : … to prevent or resist violence , the governing class may use guile , cunning , fraud and corruption — in short . |
| 10 | One question on a calculator test was about patterns formed by multiplying numbers together . |
| 11 | Even so , Mills and White ( 1978 ) have proposed an ‘ effluent fee ’ for motor vehicle emissions calculated by measuring emission levels at the beginning and end of the year multiplied by the distance driven . |
| 12 | Another fashion in vinyls is to use this light-reflecting finish , and have patterns highlighted by embossing parts of the printed design . |
| 13 | In Spain , linear state subsidies for building led to meandering lines ( Carr 1982 : 266 ) with the result that today , railway routes are often appreciably longer than the competing road route . |
| 14 | Mopping : Perhaps the best method for large areas is to use a kentucky mop as part of a two bucket mopping system with the first bucket filled with cleaning solution and the second with hot clean water . |
| 15 | Fletcher Grange High School stood at the intersection of two main roads , a large , long , white building surrounded by playing fields , lawns , tennis courts , outbuildings and an intricate arrangement of gravel paths . |
| 16 | Sister succeeded in contacting Hayley 's mother , but the woman was strangely reluctant to become involved . |
| 17 | They are too busy making money to worry about paying bills . |
| 18 | Analysis of variance ( ANOVA ) and Student 's two tailed t test were applied for comparing differences between groups in continuous variables , and the Mann-Whitney U test for comparing medians . |
| 19 | The opportunity cost of using Ingredient X to produce Abrasive is the higher of these two opportunities ; that is £30,600 . |
| 20 | And as I fled I looked back and saw Gorias die into the dark behind me ; the gold towers of Paradise sank like fading flames . ’ |
| 21 | The extra money earned from attending court on a day off can be attractive , but it is more often the case that reminders about the approaching end of the shift are given to those constables who suggest work which involves ‘ going over ’ . |
| 22 | The accompanying ‘ Syllabus of errors ’ had deemed erroneous the belief that public institutions devoted to reaching literature and science should be exempt from the Church 's authority . |
| 23 | If one accepts this , even if only for the present and not as an inevitable fact for the future , then a responsibility lies with hearing society to meet not only the communication requirements of deaf people but also to understand and be able to work with this group in their language . |
| 24 | Practitioners can bring their own specialist skills to bear in outlining practices to be avoided , and in unravelling complex questions of fact when sitting in judgment . |
| 25 | Moreover , in its initial area , unlike in London , there were few original residents to displace and environmental improvements succeeded in granting access to large stretches of the waterfront formerly sealed off from the public . |
| 26 | Most of the provisions of the Housing Act 1988 relating to private sector renting apply equally to housing associations , but the most important change relating to housing associations came not in the Act but by ministerial decision . |
| 27 | Driver fled after causing crash |
| 28 | Driver fled after causing crash |
| 29 | Driver fled after causing crash |
| 30 | Driver fled after causing crash |