Example sentences of "[verb] [conj] on [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ However , in fairness to Price Waterhouse , it should also be stressed that on other occasions — for example , in April and October 1990 — when the firm had made its audit report to the directors of BCCI , it ensured that some information was passed on to the Bank of England . |
| 2 | It was reported that on New Year 's Day these were closed by 3.30 p.m . |
| 3 | On coach/air and coach touring holidays , all road tolls , ferry and port charges are included and on self-drive holidays , port charges are included when you book our special rate ferry tickets . |
| 4 | In a dramatic personal speech , Mr Lamont disclosed that on Black Wednesday the Prime Minister wrote to him saying he was not resigning ‘ and I should not do so either ’ . |
| 5 | They deny that on various occasions unknown between May 1989 and October 1991 they committed indecent offences and raped the sisters in houses in Glasgow . |
| 6 | The smooth finish means clothes are less likely to snag than on ordinary basketwork . |
| 7 | But then Carver had heard that on other occasions he used the same language about Galvone . |
| 8 | It added that on present trends , the number of children being born each year was likely to peak in about the year 2000 . |
| 9 | Tests comparing the RISC with the VAX using similar C compilers show that on average RISC uses only two-thirds more instructions and RISC programs were only about 50 percent larger even though size optimisation was virtually ignored . |
| 10 | Figures published by the Department of Industry ( DTI ) show that on current trends emissions of carbon dioxide in Britain will probably continue to rise over the next thirty years . |
| 11 | Data on bedrock surfaces in desert regions show that on dark rocks temperatures of 80°C can be attained by solar radiation and diumal ranges of 50°C are not uncommon . |
| 12 | Studies based on relative accounting profits reveal that on average mergers have been unprofitable . |
| 13 | Many of the outlets in the UK are franchised and on short-term leases where rents have increased sharply . |
| 14 | If the frame is extensively damaged it will need replacing but on localised areas use a mallet and chisel to chip out all soft and crumbly timber until you get back to fairly firm wood . |
| 15 | The research draws upon existing statistical studies of patenting activity , work on the history of patenting and on recent theories of technological innovation . |
| 16 | The charges allege that on various occasions over the 14 months to August last year at the home , she assaulted one woman by throwing her from her bed on to a chair then a commode , putting her in a bath against her will and pulling her along a corridor , and of assaulting the second woman in a similar manner by throwing her from her bed on to a wheelchair and then a commode , dragging her across a room and tying her to a chair . |
| 17 | You can see that on busy days it is just not worth fishing there . |
| 18 | This baseline showed that on average Lindsay picked her nose three times per hour for 2 ½ minutes at a time . |
| 19 | The athletes know them , and also know that on certain occasions they are being looked at for selection purposes . |
| 20 | ‘ Scientific ’ support for this view has been provided by intelligence tests which indicate that on average blacks score 15 points below whites . |
| 21 | light shoes worn for dancing or on formal occasions . |
| 22 | Suppose that on average 80% of the 1.3 m. electors took the trouble to vote — say 1.0 m . |
| 23 | ( Note that on subsequent process creations , you will probably find it more convenient to use LSTRAIN.DAT itself as the template , as it will be similar to the configuration of the new process ) . |
| 24 | It seems that on human relationships within the prison the long-term effects of the Ruiz decision have been mostly negative . |
| 25 | However , I understand that on subsequent occasions the return bus from Garstang was not provided and on one occasion ( Thursday 26th June , I believe ) the bus to Garstang was not provided . |
| 26 | These larger spines are slightly flattened and on proximal joints may have blunt tips . |
| 27 | ( b ) Cross-appeal A respondent who wishes to contend : ( i ) that the decision of the court below should be varied either in any event or in the event of the appeal being allowed in whole or in part ; or ( ii ) that the decision of the court below should be affirmed but on different grounds ; or ( iii ) that the decision was wrong in whole or part must file and serve on all parties , within 14 days of receiving notice of appeal , a written notice setting out the grounds on which he relies . |
| 28 | The Magistrates ' Court therefore has a dual function : to try minor cases ( summary offences ) and to consider whether on indictable offences there is sufficient evidence for a Crown Court trial ; this process is known as committal proceedings . |
| 29 | On the first point , the usual uniform arrangements will apply as on previous occasions . |
| 30 | This meant that on special occasions I had to wear a black pleated skirt , white blouse and black beret , with white socks and black shoes and , when the weather was cold , a black cloak . |