Example sentences of "[be] [verb] at a [num ord] " in BNC.
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| 1 | They had been staying at a 16th century chateau near Compeigne . |
| 2 | Because of the significant skill differential between insiders and outsiders , insiders can be treated at a first approximation as monopolists . |
| 3 | Harrods Library , which had an extensive clientele , used to publish long lists of ex-library books which could be bought at a third of the price when new , or less if rebound for library use . |
| 4 | These issues were due to be investigated at a second trial , to start on Jan. 14 , 1991 , when the senior financiers Roger Seeling , David Mayhew and Lord Spens were to stand trial for accepting the money . |
| 5 | They consisted of an elaborate sequence of libations poured into a large vessel on an altar between two double-axes mounted on painted pyramidal bases ; grave-goods were dedicated to the sheepskin-draped statue of a god in front of another altar ; offerings of food and drink were dedicated at a third altar set up in front of a sacred tree shrine ; music was played and an ox and two goats were sacrificed . |
| 6 | On the internal market , the price is calculated at a third to a half of the Western auction estimate price . |
| 7 | Thus , threats to cause bodily harm to the complainant other than those involving a weapon are not included , although such threats will suffice if they are aimed at a third party . |
| 8 | Progress was recorded at a second round of discussions between the transitional government and the rebel Rwandan Patriotic Front ( FPR ) on Aug. 10-18 in Arusha , Tanzania . |