Example sentences of "[conj] [noun] [vb base] [pron] the " in BNC.
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| 1 | Once in a while fantastic planetary aspects or influences afford one the perfect opportunity to prove just how daring , adventurous and self-confident one can be . |
| 2 | To achieve their objective , they have to rely on the efficient working of the price mechanism such that prices give them the appropriate ‘ signals ’ . |
| 3 | It provides links between businesses and students so that students know what the businesses need and the businesses know how they can influence the schools . |
| 4 | If she were interested in such a campaign , she could perhaps use as the model for it our own dear Speaker , whose radiant health and youthfulness make him the perfect epitome of a diet based on vegetarianism . |
| 5 | Acquired expertise and skill give her the confidence to make the choices that will shape her future . |
| 6 | If problems exist which the client sees as significant the probability is that he will welcome the opportunity to discuss them — provided the questioner is confident and has rapport . |
| 7 | On one side is the spineless Bishop Barrantes , representing the worst aspects of the Church 's mugwumpery and corruption ; on the other is Father Maby , confidant of Elena and friend to the poor and displaced in his jungle retreat ; his work is less glamorous than the revolutionary 's , but his wisdom and gentleness make him the unexpected hero of the novel . |
| 8 | The figure is flatly composed , like an ajouré relief , and though head and breast front us the legs are in profile . |
| 9 | IF EVEREST were a person — and Tibetans call it the Goddess Mother of the World — it might feel a bit put upon . |
| 10 | It 's not always easy to compare like with like , as some makers give pto power at rated ( =maximum governed ) engine rpm while others give it the revs equivalent to unc shaft speed(s) . |
| 11 | It is better still when parents set them the right example by not smoking themselves . |
| 12 | Again unfortunately the only thing lacking was people , but perhaps in Monday we picked a bad night to sample the crack as locals tell me the place livens up as the weekend approaches . |
| 13 | Arsenal are believed to be watching the situation closely and are set to make their move as soon as Sampdoria give them the signal . |