Example sentences of "[noun] and [vb base] a [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | All these factors fan the bias against religion and produce a fundamental obstacle for RE — that of the radical secularism of Western society . |
| 2 | In this , insurers have to pool good and bad risks and charge a standard premium to all subscribers . |
| 3 | Organic methods have their risks and demand a great deal more work and care than conventional alternatives . |
| 4 | Already thronging with music students and hosting a regular series of free concerts and recitals by distinguished musicians , it will soon provide the new home for undergraduates in the fine arts and gain a new lease on life . |
| 5 | Having defined witchcraft and sorcery as intrinsically evil , anthropologists are often embarrassed when they find them employed quite openly and without moral censure : indeed in some societies in New Guinea and west Africa , people positively exult in their prowess in these occult arts and enjoy a corresponding respect . |
| 6 | At this point we must remind ourselves that Shklar includes as part of this ancient conception the idea of ‘ middle-class moderates ’ within the structure of politics who are able to persuade others to practise self-restraint and maintain a legal order that best fits the ethical structure of the polity . |
| 7 | Manchester City were subsequently charged with misconduct by the Football Association and face a possible fine , or even suspension from next year 's competition . |
| 8 | Advisers and inspectors can be a stimulus to more rigorous thinking and have an important role to play in encouraging schools to be more self-critical . |
| 9 | These are made of card and feature a tropical tank scene on one side with extremely easy to use cutting to size markings on the back aimed at standard tanks . |
| 10 | Although Wesker expresses the utmost admiration for Shakespeare , he was determined to write an original work which would change people 's perception and create a new Shylock . |
| 11 | The British Trust for Conservation Volunteers ' new Natural Break brochure includes over 450 opportunities to escape to some of the country 's most spectacular settings and make a real contribution to their survival . |
| 12 | We have since formed a partnership and employ a young labourer to do all the preparation work . |
| 13 | He then used Hairshine to even out any stray hairs and add a beautiful sheen to the finished look . |
| 14 | A better hood , on this type of bag anyway , will be shaped to avoid the extra bulk and give a close fit around the head . |
| 15 | In particular they will develop the logic on nonmonotic reasoning and provide a proof-theoretic characterisation of relevance concepts such as least effort . |
| 16 | When the majority executive recommendation — to withdraw from the coalition and fight an early general election — was put to the conference , it was accepted with only two dissentients . |
| 17 | ‘ Why should n't the people of Coventry enjoy their football and support a winning team that can finish in the top six at least ? ’ |
| 18 | Stooping shoulders and rounded back are placatory signals and imply a dangerous lack of confidence . |
| 19 | Enter the Sci-Fi Fantasy Story Writing Contest and win a brilliant prize . |
| 20 | Enter the Sci-Fi Fantasy Story Writing Contest and win a brilliant prize . |
| 21 | it 's all mass produced and they might as well not sell it to you , and send it back to the manufacturers and get a full discount . |
| 22 | For instance , a particular type of aircraft with specified engines in established weather conditions will , at a known weight , accelerate to the appropriate speed for take-off in a predetermined distance along the runway , following which it will be accelerated to a specified speed and achieve a pre-established rate of climb during which the landing gear will be retracted , taking a known period of time . |
| 23 | The result , analysts say , will be a slowing of credit for Japanese companies that could prevent capital investment and block an economic recovery . |
| 24 | To many observers Reagan had long ceased to be a president and become a king-like figure who communicated with his people in platitudinous homilies . |
| 25 | People in the British colony of Hong Kong could settle in the British colony of the Falklands and form an independent state . |
| 26 | We turned round and have managed to encourage him of his own volition to rejoin the others to make sure that all six enter the Pentland Firth and have a free passage out into the Atlantic . ’ |
| 27 | A separation between the judicial and the legislative and executive branches obviously exists in both Britain and the United States in the sense that in practice the judges are secure in their offices and have an independent status . |
| 28 | Turbulent Italian passions leave the sedate Edwardians at a loss and create an oppressive sense of melodrama . |
| 29 | One of the most serious consequences of excessive noise exposure is partial deafness which may progress to a substantial hearing loss and constitute a severe social handicap . |
| 30 | Many women ( and men ) live positively with HIV and AIDS and lead a happy , full life . |