Example sentences of "[adj] and [vb base] the [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | One of these days I 'll go out like this and scare the whole population , 'cos they 'll think I 'm in me bare pelt . ’ |
| 2 | The CGA graphics are large and clear and use the basic colour capabilities of the CGA monitor very well . |
| 3 | To book , call Ticketmaster on 01-379 4444 and mention The Independent offer before Thursday 12 October . |
| 4 | But it firmly rejected any idea of reforming the system , saying : ‘ We are against suggestions and demonstrations which aim to lead people astray and change the constitutional basis of our state . ’ |
| 5 | Mrs Major 's party set off for the northern half of the seat to goad the faithful and stir the idle while Mr Major toured the south . |
| 6 | I think they 've got to become less competitive , less arrogant and less dominant , seeing that as the macho role , and I think they 've got to become erm much more erm feminine and approve the feminine characteristics , so that there is n't so much difference between the two genders , and particularly in marriage and in the home . |
| 7 | The abilities not just to comprehend , to take things into one 's own understanding , and to make something of them , but also to be able to evaluate critically the available theories and traditions , and to be willing and have the mental toughness to take up a stance of one 's own : all these abilities point to an intellectual independence , requiring real academic freedom for their realization . |
| 8 | Fold it in half and use the folded edge as the centre of the band . |
| 9 | A township seemingly unaffected by Parliamentary influence , with Roman Catholics worshipping openly with , perhaps a despairing vicar trying , perhaps half-heartedly , to depress the old and infiltrate the Anglican requirements possibly to a largely unwilling ( or might they have been uncaring ? ) flock . |
| 10 | For one month you and your companions will live together on an uninhabited island to show just how resourceful , brave and fit the young people of this country are . |
| 11 | In the event of the contractor failing to provide the necessary proof of payment where he is able to do so , the employer has the right to pay the subcontractor direct and deduct the equivalent sums from other payments to the contractor . |
| 12 | The exploited areas ( in this case the south of Italy ) remain underdeveloped and poor because the more advanced sectors , which control the state , direct and dominate the underdeveloped areas in a way which blocks any attempt at organisation and cooperation with them . |
| 13 | Because we joined Club Social and come the bitter frosty nights we can gather round for another glass for old time 's sake and really get it on at the Club 18–30 reunions at South Coast World in November , Blackpool in March . |
| 14 | If you 're watching a sett that is n't often visited by humans it 's as well to be extra careful and observe the following basic rules . |
| 15 | Macarthy , the defence lawyer , found himself in the position of trying to defend the indefensible and justify the unjustifiable . |
| 16 | Add 256 to the figure on line 2 and enter the resulting figure at line 2 . |
| 17 | ‘ We are well-equipped and possess the necessary knowhow and resources for Sunrise TV to be up and running within two months across Europe . |
| 18 | Companies must comply with the Companies Act 1985 and display the following information on their stationery : |
| 19 | Saad later went on to take Madain and bring the Sassanian empire to an end , initiating in the process the substitution of Islam for Zoroastrianism as Persia 's state religion . |
| 20 | We pray that throughout the world , men may honour one another and seek the common good . |
| 21 | Father , send the Holy Spirit into the hearts of all leaders , that they may honour one another and seek the common good . |
| 22 | Rarely do we set these prescriptions alongside one another and examine the total picture which emerges . |
| 23 | Clearly these transects are not comprehensive and omit the distinctive nature of mountainous Barra or the sandstone based Eye Peninsula near Stornoway or the many small uninhabited islands , but these transects highlight the distinction between the low Atlantic coastlands with machair-land and crofting settlement on the west , and the areas of empty mountains and the extensive peat-covered plateaux of the east and most of the interior regions . |
| 24 | Draw sketches of the following and name the shaded angles . |
| 25 | I would suggest that we aim , following a discussion with you , to eliminate those who are unable to match your price expectations or with whom you are uncomfortable and select the preferred bidder during the week commencing [ date ] . |
| 26 | ‘ That will teach him to drink too much and attempt the impossible . ’ |
| 27 | Occasionally several males may form loose groups together , but whether they do this or not the essential point here is that it is the combined efforts of the females that control the herd , and rear and defend the young . |
| 28 | I puzzled out easily enough how to pull my needles to held and put the gold-coloured pieces over the needle butts and sinker posts in order to hold the needles still with the knitting pulled slightly forward , free of the bar . |
| 29 | ‘ The idea is to keep everything fairly simple and let the young people actually make a useful piece of equipment , e.g. a crystal set . |
| 30 | ‘ The problems are wide-ranging and cover the whole social and economic spectrum . |