Example sentences of "[verb] and a [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Whereas who else do you know and a little bit later it 's well anybody else it 's er vague is n't it ? |
| 2 | ‘ He 's understanding and a good listener . ’ |
| 3 | With long-term prisoners and lifers much of their work is centred on the understanding of offending behaviour and the risks of re-offending ; with others , the whole range of family and personal problems call for tact , understanding and a good deal of dogged , patient work . |
| 4 | As they approached the island some 30 minutes later fourteen Hurricanes were scrambled and a savage melee developed over the island . |
| 5 | The muted phrases in bars 2 and 3 should be performed using fairly heavy palm muting and a strong pick attack . |
| 6 | Dock strikes were occurring and a general strike was clearly impending . |
| 7 | Political differences were minimized and a wide variety of outside speakers invited to address the group at monthly intervals when Parliament was sitting , normally in a House of Commons Committee Room . |
| 8 | All three major candidates agreed that the influence of the country 's chaebols — large business conglomerates which had traditionally worked closely with the government — should be curbed and a greater emphasis placed upon laissez-faire economics . |
| 9 | In 1954 the breed 's South African journal made the point that wool farmers wanted a breed of cattle that needed no coddling to produce milk for the house and top-price slaughter oxen whose main role was to keep the veld short for sheep , while the mixed grass veld farmer wanted a good cream cheque , a bullock to work and a profitable steer which could be fed on surplus grain . |
| 10 | Crime has decreased by 70 per cent since the cameras were installed and a local businessman , Chris Ormerod , managing director of Orrs of Airdrie , and vice-chairman of Airdrie Development Trust , which helped set up the surveillance system , said : ‘ Saturday afternoon trade has improved quite dramatically . |
| 11 | There was a little discussion about the length of time a perfectly made cup of tea ought to be brewed and a little anguish because there was no milk to offer the guests . |
| 12 | And what 's more , there 's no pressure to buy , no long term commitment to meet and a Red House ordering procedure that guarantees that you only ever get the books you ask for . |
| 13 | Indeed , in April 1988 civil service manpower targets were dropped and a new regime of running-costs control imposed upon departments . |
| 14 | If you have a low need to get what you want and a low need to maintain a relationship with the person involved , you can legitimately use avoidance tactics . |
| 15 | If you have a high need to get what you want and a low need to maintain a relationship you can legitimately use forcing tactics . |
| 16 | If you have a high need to get what you want and a high need to maintain a relationship , then assertiveness is your only avenue . |
| 17 | The much improved property in Roby Road , Liverpool 14 , has been rewired and a new roof has been fitted . |
| 18 | If a viable product is not produced in a total of three years it is felt that the project should be abandoned since the technology in use will have been superseded and a competitive product is likely to be nearing launch . |
| 19 | If a viable product is not produced in a total of three years it is felt that the project should be abandoned since the technology in use will have been superseded and a competitive product is likely to be nearing launch . |
| 20 | ‘ It has not been cancelled and a firm decision will be taken nearer the time , ’ she said . |
| 21 | We would advise that the policy has therefore been cancelled and a full refund of premiums for 1991 has been made to your mortgage account . ’ |
| 22 | Alterations are to be avoided and if a mistake is made , the ticket should be immediately cancelled and a fresh document used . |
| 23 | She looked at Graham , not smiling , then her lips trembled and a small smile did appear . |
| 24 | At the end of each month the top figure is removed and the new month 's figure is added and a new average is calculated . |
| 25 | On Oct. 3 the NVA was dissolved and a new grouping within the Bundeswehr , the Bundeswehr ( Ost ) , was established , commanded by Lt.-Gen. |
| 26 | It was only after a stirring call for unity from Mr Modrow , the Prime Minister , that the 2,700 delegates rejected proposals for the SED to be dissolved and a new party founded . |
| 27 | It was only after a stirring call for unity from Mr Modrow , the Prime Minister , that the 2,700 delegates rejected proposals for the SED to be dissolved and a new party founded . |
| 28 | A meeting of the Sajudis sejm was held on Dec. 12 , at which the sejm Council was dissolved and a fundamental reorganization of Sajudis structures was initiated . |
| 29 | If Jesus were the Messiah , then he had already come and a new interpretation was necessary . |
| 30 | Confidence was undermined , investment collapsed and a spectacular crash occurred . |