Example sentences of "[verb] [conj] [verb] the [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The court may set aside the demand if the debtor appears to have a counterclaim , set-off or cross claim equalling or exceeding the debt demanded , the debt is disputed on grounds which appear to the court to be substantial , the creditor appears to hold some security for the debt of sufficient value , or the court is satisfied on other grounds that the demand ought to be set aside . |
| 2 | Around 1780 he began developing an apparatus for making artificial mineral waters equalling or exceeding the quality of natural spa waters , and was the first person to use a force pump to carbonate under pressure . |
| 3 | One of the major concerns about the tax system is whether it discourages or encourages the growth of the economy . |
| 4 | However , this information needs to be given very carefully so that it does n't anger or hurt the person . |
| 5 | The bill also cut the SDI budget by almost $2,000 million , delayed or reduced the development of a whole range of advanced weapons systems — including the Advanced Tactical Fighter , the Seawolf attack submarine programme and the navy 's A-12 attack aircraft — and reduced active troop strength by 129,500 . |
| 6 | Disinfectants act on bacteria in two main ways namely as cell toxins poisoning or destroying the cell or by interfering with their metabolism . |
| 7 | This legislation prohibits or restricts the exclusion of terms that would otherwise be implied in contracts of supply ( see Chapter 5 ) . |
| 8 | I was dismayed when I woke up to the fact that the plan was not to wait or extend the building but to send twenty people and their children away to start another church . |
| 9 | Stain or varnish the wood with non-toxic products such as those by Auro Organic Paints . |
| 10 | No matter how thorough our precautions , however , trouble will strike from time to time and , as with all forms of sickness , the very first thing we then have to do is diagnose or identify the cause . |
| 11 | And bring or chase the storm , |
| 12 | Here , in the work of Picasso , the device of fusing or merging the subject with its surroundings allows the painter to insist on the surface unity of the picture but also has the same effect of allowing the spectator to reconstruct form beyond the boundaries stated . |
| 13 | They were well aware that large scale investment would make or break the company , but boldly followed their hearts and paid up . |
| 14 | Improved morale would also make possible organizational advances outside parliament , all linked to the issue of Ulster , and with the sights fixed firmly on the next election , an election that would make or break the Union , the Empire and Law 's leadership of the party . |
| 15 | They 've been open all hours … at Kingsholm this week … running on overtime getting ready for a game that could simply make or break the season … you know what they say about it never raining … it 's been pouring on Gloucester this season … defeat for the Cherry and Whites tomorrow would put them on the relegation trapdoor … |
| 16 | On 16 April the House Budget Committee reported out a budget resolution that incorporated $15.8 billion in cuts — $20 billion less than the administration had requested — and the battle was now joined for the votes of those who could make or break the president 's programme , the Gypsy Moths and the Boll Weevils . |
| 17 | As chairman you can make or break the meeting by rewarding the wrong kind of behaviour by participants . |
| 18 | Practical considerations aside , the visual aspect must be carefully accommodated , for , even with a small area of water , the position in which it is placed can make or mar the garden . |
| 19 | The teacher can make or mar the lesson , and your interest in what the child is doing and how he is doing it is all important . |
| 20 | One of the problems confronting a teacher who wishes to present effective arguments for maintaining or expanding the teaching of history in a school or college is the way in which many people perceive the subject . |
| 21 | Maintaining or increasing the number of pupils is crucially important in providing the ‘ bread and butter ’ finance for the school . |
| 22 | But at the same time , it increased risks for national governments , both as helmsmen for the national economy and as the ultimate authority responsible for maintaining or improving the creditworthiness of the state as a debtor seeking finance from the system . |
| 23 | Those who propound the background view deny or doubt the necessitation view , of course , but they need not . |
| 24 | For , in the absence of a contrary agreement with the original lessor , the original tenant remains liable throughout the entire term of the lease irrespective of the fact that he or she may have assigned or sold the tenancy to another . |
| 25 | In addition to the activities of members on the floor of the House or in the parties , there has been an attempt to restore or increase the influence of the Commons by adopting new procedures , most of which involve the development of a new committee system . |
| 26 | The chief headache for publishers to date has been perpetual change in syllabuses , which can seriously affect or disrupt the publishing process . |
| 27 | ( d ) To acquire or undertake the whole or any part of the business , goodwill , and assets of any person , firm , or company carrying on or proposing to carry on the business or any part of the business which the Company is authorised to carry on and as part of the consideration for such acquisition to undertake all or any of the liabilities of such person , firm or company , or to acquire an interest in , amalgamate with , or enter into partnership or into any arrangement for sharing profits , or for co-operation , or for mutual assistance with any such person , firm or company , or for subsidising or otherwise assisting any person , firm or company , and to give or accept by way of consideration for any of the acts or things aforesaid or property acquired , any shares , debentures , debenture stock or securities that may be agreed upon , and to hold and retain , or sell , mortgage and deal with any shares , debentures , debenture stock of securities so received . |
| 28 | ( d ) To acquire or undertake the whole or any part of the business , goodwill , and assets of any person , firm , or company carrying on or proposing to carry on the business or any part of the business which the Company is authorised to carry on and as part of the consideration for such acquisition to undertake all or any of the liabilities of such person , firm or company , or to acquire an interest in , amalgamate with , or enter into partnership or into any arrangement for sharing profits , or for co-operation , or for mutual assistance with any such person , firm or company , or for subsidising or otherwise assisting any person , firm or company , and to give or accept by way of consideration for any of the acts or things aforesaid or property acquired , any shares , debentures , debenture stock or securities that may be agreed upon , and to hold and retain , or sell , mortgage and deal with any shares , debentures , debenture stock of securities so received . |
| 29 | Concern has been expressed that the ordinary principles of criminal liability will draw into the net other non-violent demonstrators who may be considered to be assisting or encouraging the conduct in question and that unless such people leave the scene quickly they might face the serious charge of riot . |
| 30 | Particular attention will be paid to the factors assisting or retarding the acceptance of Soviet interpretations of non-alignment in South Asia . |