Example sentences of "[be] [verb] [verb] an [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | He developed an allergy to a powerful , broad-spectrum antibiotic he had been given to treat an attack of bronchitis . |
| 2 | Besides , those who thoroughly understand the possibilities of their own language are more likely to want to venture into the world of literature than those who have never been taught to have an ear or an eye for language . |
| 3 | They are intended to provide an opportunity for pupils of all abilities to show what they can do in realistic activities that themselves contribute to learning . |
| 4 | Is to be distinguished from the implementation , in which electronic circuits are designed to realize an architecture . |
| 5 | Ensure that your filtration and routine maintenance/water changes are designed to maintain an equilibrium i.e. steady conditions of water quality . |
| 6 | The plutonium " 80 fuel rods " was shipped in containers that are designed to withstand an impact of 30mph . |
| 7 | JEREMY Irons ' steamy love scenes with Juliette Binoche in the film Damage have been shortened to avoid an adult rating , despite protests that they were artistic and necessary to the plot . |
| 8 | Newly qualified nurses are expected to receive an orientation and induction programme appropriate to their appointments , followed by a consolidation period for a minimum period of three months , when it is recommended that a few hours each week be set aside for learning periods either with other newly qualified staff or as self-directed learning . |
| 9 | And in between these two extremes is a whole range of intermediate cases in which hearers are expected to derive an array of implicatures and decide which are true for themselves . |
| 10 | In the near future , however , the rapid advances being made by medical researchers are expected to produce an explosion of both knowledge and new treatments — leading to a series of tough ethical dilemmas . |
| 11 | EC finance ministers are expected to produce an outline of national growth measures at their meeting next month . |
| 12 | Between 1983 and 1990 the industrialised countries are expected to make an efficiency gain equivalent to more than ten times the present yearly energy consumption of the UK . |
| 13 | The three groups competing for the right to develop the technology for high definition television are expected to sign an accord to pool resources to develop the standard , the Los Angeles Times reported : it said signing of the pact , which could accelerate introduction of HDTV , was imminent ; the groups involve General Instrument Corp and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology , Zenith Electronics Corp and AT&T Co , and Philips Electronics NV , Thomson SA , Compression Labs Inc and the National Broadcasting Co arm of General Electric Co . |
| 14 | The explanatory variables which are utilised are expected to have an impact on union growth because they affect the opportunity and/or the propensity of workers to join a trade union . |
| 15 | JIM COURIER and Pete Sampras ( top ) lost their opening round-robin match against Darren Cahill and Mark Kratzman in the eight-team Nabisco Masters doubles championship at the Royal Albert Hall yesterday , but they are tipped to make an impact on the doubles game , writes Martin James . |
| 16 | JIM COURIER and Pete Sampras ( top ) lost their opening round-robin match against Darren Cahill and Mark Kratzman in the Nabisco Masters at the Royal Albert Hall yesterday , but they are tipped to make an impact on the doubles game , writes Martin James . |
| 17 | For this reason failure to respond is rare and late responses are deemed to include an application for an extension of time , which is invariably allowed . |
| 18 | The course has been designed to provide an insight into mutual support and team-building and is attended by both junior and senior levels of the company . |
| 19 | Apart from circulating relevant material to those members contained in the mailing list that are considered to have an interest in the particular planning exercise in question , there are a number of basic publicity measures which should almost invariably be carried out , i.e. place an advertisement in the relevant local papers ; lodge relevant documents at suitable venues accessible to the public . |
| 20 | An official of the Lithuanian Supreme Council claimed on March 18 that Antas Petrauskas Lithuania 's Soviet-appointed state procurator [ see p. 37361 ] , had been seeking to pursue an investigation against Butkevicius on charges of illegal weapons ' possession . |
| 21 | This is not at all surprising given the insistence by magistrates on the uniqueness of the cases appearing before them , which is why they utterly reject calls for consistency ( Parker et al. , 1999 ) , since these are seen to betray an ignorance of their own unique role in deciding each case on its particular merits . |
| 22 | Differentiation ( Fig. 50 ) is readily made between the two on gross examination or with a hand lens , when the cervical alae of T. cati are seen to have an arrow-head form , with the posterior margins almost at a right angle to the body , whereas those of Toxascaris taper gradually into the body . |
| 23 | They are seen to have an existence apart from any given system in which they are involved , their reality does not depend solely upon their involvement in the system under examination ( Gouldner , 1970 , pp. 215–16 ) . |
| 24 | The nuns from the Our Lady of Passion Monastery at Daventry are seeking to block an order to slaughter one of their flocks , which is allegedly infected with Salmonella typhimurium . |
| 25 | I am grateful to the hon. Gentleman for the sympathy that he has expressed , and I share his sense of encouragement , brought about by the action taken by individual members of the community and groups which are seeking to call an end to the terrible experiences that we have all had . |
| 26 | With R&D they are looking for new products ; with community programmes they are looking to develop an environment that is good for business . ’ |
| 27 | If what has just been said gives an impression that interviews can be almost infinite in their variety , perhaps this is not a bad thing . |
| 28 | Attempts have been made to demonstrate an evolution from interpretation based on the letter ( or verba ) to that based on the spirit ( or intention or voluntas ) . |
| 29 | Once the decision has been made to accept an invitation from the media you will need to know what form the programme is to take . |
| 30 | And there the newsreader told the British people that efforts had been made to obtain an interview with the local Plant Manager , who had declined to comment . |