Example sentences of "[modal v] [verb] on [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Now let's eavesdrop on old Bill . |
| 2 | One could wish that to celebrate this moving occasion ( for it is at least a partial farewell ) a master of verbal portraiture were at hand ; though so elusive is personality , so unlike the impression that the same person may make on different observers , we might well have no great faith in the verisimilitude of the sketch , if produced . |
| 3 | Injunctions to love the slugs in your garden may fall on deaf ears . |
| 4 | If you are near the right markets , you may concentrate on horticultural crops for sale , but that is beyond the scope of this book . |
| 5 | Often an introductory section mentions that the teacher may select and may concentrate on certain aspects in preference to others ; sometimes it gives an indication that regional variations in content may be acceptable in certain cases . |
| 6 | Equally , one teacher may concentrate on independent pupil investigations while another believes in clear explanation of principles and examples followed by closely imitative exercises . |
| 7 | However , the Commission may focus on regional markets and even on local markets , where these are the relevant geographical markets . |
| 8 | It is not yet known how the active components of ginseng , compounds called triterpenoidal saponins , achieve these effects , although by analogy with the related steroidal saponins , such as digitalis , they may act on specific cell membranes . |
| 9 | He called Davidson to his flat and asked him which lawbook he should consult on this subject . |
| 10 | Erm the reasons that we were er anxious about this allocation to Harrogate erm stemmed from the point that I think somebody should make on this occasion and that is that it does seem there are two local authorities within North Yorkshire that have particularly distinguished er issues to deal with on employment . |
| 11 | No restrictions must exist on non-resident transfers and banks require freedom to maintain and transfer nostro demand deposits . |
| 12 | Again , you should stay on this diet for at least a month , and longer if you begin to feel partially better . |
| 13 | Any activities we introduce should build on these principles . |
| 14 | ‘ We must stay on one path , while being aware in our hearts where others may lead . |
| 15 | The new thinking in Brussels is that labour laws should focus on general objectives and leave details to national governments . |
| 16 | In short , rather than worrying about " eternal " propositions we should focus on implicit-versus-explicit truth-claims . |
| 17 | It should focus on internal needs defined by the school and its teachers , not merely what outsiders consider to be important . |
| 18 | Hence , in developed countries research should focus on high risk groups , such as Australian aboriginal children ( who have considerable respiratory tract illness ) and other disadvantaged groups , those with severe infectious illnesses such as measles , and those with chronic illnesses such as cystic fibrosis and AIDs that are prone to infections . |
| 19 | Implementation should focus on clear goals , specific timetables , the allocation of responsibility and the expectation of accountability . |
| 20 | ‘ Educational institutions should focus on educational issues . |
| 21 | Further studies , the researchers believe , should concentrate on pregnant women known to have a zinc deficiency or to be at risk from problems during labour . |
| 22 | Like Eddie Bleasdale , Xionics 's chairman , Mike Bevan , is keen that his firm should concentrate on new products , rather than spend a lot of time setting up mechanisms for producing and selling goods in massive numbers . |
| 23 | Governments should concentrate on such matters . |
| 24 | Collectors should concentrate on key characters in memorable movies . ’ |
| 25 | With more equipment coming on the market , WHO decided that Cali should concentrate on long-term research and that a full-time test facility was needed in Europe . |
| 26 | The intention is , for example , that they should concentrate on higher education . |
| 27 | 's ( 1965 ) three dimensions and in a survey of heads of household in Illinois , found that socioeconomic status generally accounted for more of the rural-urban variation than either occupation or residence , and then rejected Bealer 's approach when they argued that future work should concentrate on single-dimension variables . |
| 28 | Sitting is a relatively straightforward command to teach , and because it is such an important part of many other routines you should concentrate on this command during the early stages of training . |
| 29 | Training after a main event should be much less dynamic and should concentrate on improving technique in preparation for the next competition . |
| 30 | We should concentrate on fewer things , but do them professionally . |