Example sentences of "[adj] [noun pl] [vb -s] the [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The appearance of a weaning-trauma in early agricultural cultures explains the paradox of why it is that a loss of the ideal mother — that is , a frustration — leads to an over-involvement with her . |
| 2 | Addition of successively higher odd harmonics steepens the wings and reduces the amplitude of the fluctuations in between . |
| 3 | Multiparameter flow cytometric analysis of labelled nuclei allows the S phase duration ( Ts ) of mucosal cells to be estimated . |
| 4 | Is this not proof that the pain felt by normal subjects mirrors the nature , intensity and location of tissue damage ? |
| 5 | The competence of normal readers includes the ability to read aloud . |
| 6 | In the anxiety to ensure that a legally enforceable ‘ balanced and broadly based curriculum ’ is delivered at the level of specificity indicated in the reports of the early working parties lies the danger that the mere acquisition of facts will prevent the growth of understanding . |
| 7 | For younger women , smoking and the use of oral contraceptives increases the risk of a heart attack , stroke or other cardiovascular disease by tenfold . |
| 8 | Smoking combined with the use of oral contraceptives increases the risk of a heart attack , stroke or other cardiovascular disease by tenfold . |
| 9 | But the existence of numerous alternative markets for short-term funds means the opportunity for intervention may be subject to a time-lag . |
| 10 | And as a Portuguese Euro-minister claims that Britain 's oil may have to be controlled by the authorities in Brussels , Jacques Delors demands another £2bn and ERM-inspired interest rates force thousands on to the dole , how long will it be before one of our major political parties has the guts to campaign against the European Community in its present form , rather than sticking their collective heads in the merde and pretending that everything 's coming up roses ? |
| 11 | Above : The Noral Lanterns range of wallmounted lanterns includes the Regent Mini ( shown here ) for attaching to the wall of your house . |
| 12 | Pattern of through-space interactions confirms the presence of right-handed parallel strands . |
| 13 | In too few cases has the reduction been accompanied by an admission that the new base will be more sustainable in future . |
| 14 | The motivation to achieve at school in the face of what are the deflecting influences of at least some school teachers in some cases takes the form of a challenge . |
| 15 | In many Coleopteran larvae each maxilla carries a single lobe or mala which in some cases represents the gales and in others the lacinia ( Das , 1937 ) . |
| 16 | Hoffert and Covey 's conclusion , that the existence of widely varying climatic states excludes the possibility of low sensitivity to doubling CO 2 , is only plausible for a one-dimensional Earth . |
| 17 | Even now , the National Curriculum notwithstanding , it still provides the basic framework for much professional discussion , and the culture of some schools makes the entertaining of alternatives difficult . |
| 18 | The next cattish tourettisms concerns the duet , K625 , in which the soprano sings a constant ‘ miau . ’ |
| 19 | Election material published by different candidates demonstrates the diversity of Labour 's appeal . |
| 20 | Furthermore if the idea of a first and second wave is to be sustained , then — in Clarke 's , Hall 's and others ' formulations — it must be shown that one wave in some senses follows the other . |
| 21 | The constant stress on healthy , fresh ingredients makes the book a pleasure to browse through , and there 's enough variety for students to base all their meals on it . |
| 22 | A mere list of statutory rights and public duties ignores the question of experience . |
| 23 | These are provided for convenience , but the designer can use the charts from any point , and the slope of the broken lines indicates the rate of deterioration to be expected . |
| 24 | The CANZ series , which this years sees the Canadians hosted by Otago ( Dunedin , March 22 ) , North Harbour ( Auckland , March 25 ) , North Auckland ( Whangarei , March 28 ) and Waikato ( Hamilton , March 31 ) is going to provide an interesting test for a squad that features eight original World Cup choices . |
| 25 | In either type of case the Director of Public Prosecutions has the power to take over the proceedings at any stage , either by conducting them himself or discontinuing them . |
| 26 | , who has organised the Society Sales for the past few years feels the job now needs a fresh input of ideas — Would any one like to take this on ? ? ? |
| 27 | Anyone watching our programmes over the past few years knows the importance we attach to this . |
| 28 | Meanwhile , immediately after this programme , Scottish Questions addresses the issue of whether there are too many Scots likely to feature in the new team . |
| 29 | In no other aspect of public affairs has the authority of the Executive been abused as much as in Civil , Religious and Democratic Liberties . |
| 30 | ( This process in some ways parallels the emergence earlier in this century of the smaller civic universities — and some overseas ones — from under the wing of London University . ) |