Example sentences of "[noun] [vb -s] [verb] [adv prt] the " in BNC.
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| 1 | This technique involves spreading out the pastel dust with a tissue as an exceptionally thin film into which delicate variations can then be introduced , either by dabbing on more dust , perhaps of different colours , or by lifting it away with a putty eraser . |
| 2 | Some 18 months after terminating a distribution agreement with Wokingham , Berkshire-based Azlan Ltd , Gupta Corp has signed up the distributor once more : the agreement replaces the one Gupta has had with Frontline Distribution Ltd in the meantime , and covers the distribution of the company 's SQL System range of client-server databases , tools and end-user reporting products ; Gupta also signed a distribution deal with Qudis Networks Ltd . |
| 3 | Former Yorkshire and England fast bowler Arnie Sidebottom has turned down the offer of a coaching post at Surrey . |
| 4 | An alteration in circumstances concerning 4–7 of the above reasons has brought about the situation found since the mid 1980's , when there has been a lack of growth . |
| 5 | Yet the rise has continued up the league ladder , even with the sale of playing assets . |
| 6 | ICL has filled out the top end of its DRS 6000 range with new multiprocessing models 780 and 782 in the 700 series . |
| 7 | Garin Jenkins has sorted out the front row and the Webster-Reynolds-Stuart Davies back row can live with any in the leagues . |
| 8 | The real reason is that competition between the various issuers has forced down the charges levied on the retailers — once as high as 3 to 5 per cent , down to an average of 2.2 per cent in 1988 and now 1.7 per cent and falling . |
| 9 | ‘ This storm has knocked out the telephones . |
| 10 | Nevertheless , Kenneth Branagh has saddled up the old warhorse and given it new colours . |
| 11 | Science fiction has taken over the fantasy-forming role of traditional mythology . |
| 12 | FORMER Arsenal winger George Armstrong has turned down the chance to become Malcolm Crosby 's assistant at Sunderland . |
| 13 | A heavy backlog of cases has snarled up the court process for dealing with non-payers . |
| 14 | If a retailer wants to find out the value of sales for each metre of shelf space in a shop , he needs first to find out what the TOTAL shelf measurement is , by measuring each shelf and adding the lengths together . |
| 15 | Kirin Brewery Co has set up the 25,000 square metre Hokuriku beer park which is open to the public and can brew up to 1m hectolitres of beer per year . |
| 16 | Abortion is a political act , and as a simple act of Parliament has brought about the slaughter , so only by a political action can the law be changed to stop it . ’ |
| 17 | Mr Gatward said TVS has narrowed down the candidates for the MTM job to two . |
| 18 | Mr Gatward said TVS has narrowed down the candidates for the MTM job to two . |
| 19 | Yes well , for the experimental aircraft programme British Aerospace specified what G E C had to do and er a a this time , if you like , Deutsch Aerospace has taken on the equivalent role that B A E had for the experimental aircraft programme and er Deutsch Aerospace are not without experience in flight controls they have . |
| 20 | ‘ It is only recently that Robert Gordon 's University has opened up the field for people to do courses like this without having to leave home for long periods . ’ |
| 21 | On all three occasions , Stewart has handed over the gloves to Blakey — even though he is clearly a far superior keeper . |
| 22 | TOG O' WAR ace Steve Churchill has pulled off the greatest prize — a world championship . |
| 23 | FILM legend Liz Taylor has turned down the chance of a comeback … playing a lesbian rancher . |
| 24 | Taylor has taken up the fight and is tackling small business worries over banks charges head . |
| 25 | It 's the first time the Rothmans chairman has spelt out the risk to jobs from Labour 's policy . |
| 26 | Another attempt to save the inductivist programme involves giving up the idea of ascribing probabilities to scientific laws and theories . |
| 27 | A major chain of small grocery shops has taken on the might of the big wholesalers in a battle over the right to sell newspapers . |
| 28 | In Oxford , Labour has used up the housing reserves and still owes £22 million on its council houses . |
| 29 | The agent has to fill in the financial returns has to send in a report of financial expenditure . |
| 30 | The organization of women in the controlled zones varies considerably depending on the region : either one of the women 's organizations has taken on the task or there may be a women 's committee of the Popular Power Council . |