Example sentences of "[adj] [noun pl] or [noun] [pers pn] " in BNC.
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| 1 | It is therefore conceptually useful to distinguish between what the mass media tell us to think about — this is signalled by the events they cover — and what specific attitudes or opinions we have to adopt towards those events , though clearly these distinctions may be difficult to uphold in practice . |
| 2 | At Christmas they always played ‘ You came down from the stars ’ and at Easter they usually played a Pastorale , and what with the roar of the traffic and the crowds of chattering shoppers or tourists it was practically impossible to distinguish the tune except in short bursts . |
| 3 | As social workers or therapists we must often accept the client 's definition but , too , we must often look behind the client 's eyes to find the problem 's underlying nature . |
| 4 | So if you feel six pulses or vibrations it indicates the chosen number is six . |
| 5 | They constantly warned us of the danger of the roads , about the thieves and vagabonds who dressed in green or brown buckram and played Robin Hood in the dark forests or wastelands we passed through . |
| 6 | We see , therefore , that for amorphous polymers or rubbers it can not be possible to consider the embedding of every atom in the continuum . |
| 7 | In dilute solutions of strong bases or acids , the quantities are comparable , but for weak bases or acids they are not . |
| 8 | You do n't have little set-pieces or set-ideas you gush out to impress people with . |
| 9 | ARGUMENTATIVE If so , what are the main conflicting positions or theories you are evaluating ? |
| 10 | ‘ Any patients with potential problems will probably have notes from their GP , advising on any specific treatments or medication they may be taking , and you 'll probably get one or two who feel seasick . ’ |
| 11 | ‘ And this may be your villa , and your bed , but if you had the minutest atom of good manners or breeding you 'd get out of here right now and let me get some clothes on ! ’ |
| 12 | She did not know how many miles or minutes she would have to drive before she left Ayling farmlands behind too . |
| 13 | But even if that is held to be culpable ignorance , it can not be assumed that if the voters did know of those plans or intentions they approved of them . |
| 14 | As infants they cry or scream , as toddlers they whine or have tantrums , as older children or teenagers they learn to quarrel , argue , sulk and make hurtful remarks . |
| 15 | If you have any built-in cupboards or closets you are home and dry — literally — as far as storage is concerned ; if you have not , and there is really no room at all for any sort of full-length closet , have a hat stand or , failing this , a row of hooks to take not only your own family 's coats , but those of visitors . |
| 16 | send in two copies of your idea with any forms or leaflets you are introducing or changing . |
| 17 | It is not always easy to know who does what at Trinity Road or who to speak to on any requests or queries you may have . |
| 18 | And we made all these points clear to them , we also very much drew their drew their attention to making sure that any rules or advice they gave , did actually work out in an equal opportunity way . |
| 19 | Encourage them to talk to you about any worries or problems they may have . |
| 20 | The people then had an opportunity to raise any doubts or difficulties they may have had about the sermon or other spiritual problem they faced , and Richard Baxter would try to answer their difficulties and resolve their doubts . |
| 21 | Anybody who has any concerns or questions I I 'm gon na be here for a few minutes . |
| 22 | When he does specify precise quantities or times he is often wrong . |
| 23 | If you have any questions or comments I would be pleased to receive them . |
| 24 | If there are any problems or difficulties you can contact me on ( 0995 ) 604755 in the evenings or on Wednesdays or ( 0524 ) 65201 Ext 3111 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m . |
| 25 | As there are so many potential areas , we need your help to let us know of any faults or hazards you see . |
| 26 | TIP Get several estimates , or recommendations from friends or consult Which ? magazine before deciding whether any goods or services you 're offered are in fact good value . |
| 27 | ( Note any fears or uneasiness you might feel as the Chalice gives you what you desire . ) |
| 28 | Any fears or doubts she might have had were immediately swept away by his overwhelming joy and pleasure . |
| 29 | Always let the parents know any suggestions or arrangements you have made with any of the grandchildren . ’ |
| 30 | Usually , he took a walk in the evenings , going down Kennington Park Road as far as the Oval , and dropping into a pub on the way back for an ale and a chat with any friends or acquaintances he found there . |