Example sentences of "[modal v] be [vb pp] at a " in BNC.
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| 1 | He suggested that a start to answering these questions should be made at a 35-nation European summit , under the auspices of the Conference on Security and Co-operation in Europe , which the Soviet Union has suggested be brought forward towards the end of next year . |
| 2 | HLCAs should be fixed at a slightly lower level than at present , e.g. 80% below present values in the ‘ severely disadvantaged ’ LFA . |
| 3 | HLCAs should be fixed at a maximum of one third of present ‘ severely disadvantaged ’ zone levels . |
| 4 | For the Committee 's guidance , the document attempted to define craft and technician education by suggesting that the dividing line between technician and craft courses should be fixed at a level below that of OND , so that National Certificate courses , for example , should become the responsibility of the new validating body . |
| 5 | Instruction should be given at a point of high motivation , as for example when the student wants to obtain information in connection with a particular project . |
| 6 | Finance costs should be recognised at a constant rate on the carrying amount , and that amount will be increased by the finance costs in respect of the period and reduced by payments made . |
| 7 | The compensation should be arranged at a European level , because sediment washed from the UK 's east coast can end up strengthening natural sea defences in Belgium , the Netherlands and Germany . |
| 8 | The Bill requires the development corporation to operate the barrage so that the water immediately behind it should be maintained at a level between 4 m and 4.5 m above ordnance datum except in certain circumstances defined in the Bill . |
| 9 | The report also suggests that car parks should be situated at a distance from popular walking areas , so that visitors would have to take " the long walk in " to reach particular beauty spots . |
| 10 | In Winter it should be kept at a temperature around 58°–60°F . |
| 11 | It is important , however , to ensure that any move from the present regime to a simplified system should be done at a pace that minimizes the dislocation of people 's personal finances . |
| 12 | This should be done at a fairly early stage . ’ |
| 13 | because of this the Government considers that conflicts between competing interests , where they occur , should be tackled at a local level through negotiation . |
| 14 | But bail should be set at a level which effectively deters flight . |
| 15 | The court also has power to order transfer of its own motion and the question should be considered at a very early stage in the proceedings . |
| 16 | The important point is that it should be used at a time when for some reason pressure is to be taken off members of the class — putting them in what is virtually a ‘ spectator ’ role can give them time to recover from what had perhaps been inadequate non-projected work . |
| 17 | It is well recognised that managing software is difficult because it is in essence a control problem , posing questions such as which particular versions of software items should be used at a particular stage of a project for a particular purpose , or what software should be issued to whom , and when . |
| 18 | In accordance with the definitions set out in paragraphs 8 and 14 of the [ draft ] FRS , the interest for the full term of the convertible debt should be taken into account in the allocation of finance costs , which should be allocated at a constant rate in accordance with paragraph 25 . [ |
| 19 | Weekly markets were often held in the churchyard where buyers and sellers could meet after church ; it was natural , therefore , that the fair should be established at a time and place where many people were gathered . |
| 20 | Grinders should be held at a shallow angle of between 15 and 30° to the work when they are used to abrade the surface . |
| 21 | For instance , demand management might require that government spending should be held at a high level to keep the economy at full pressure , while Labour 's plans also called for a high level of State spending . |
| 22 | In turn Mazowiecki argued that the reforms should be continued at a cautious pace which would minimize damage to the social and economic fabric . |
| 23 | Future sexual activity should be chosen at a risk level decided on by the couple after understanding the risks involved . |
| 24 | Vocabulary items should be introduced at a fairly constant rate ( e.g. 15 words a lesson ) . |
| 25 | ‘ I feel nothing but disgust that these bombs should be planted at a time and in places where ordinary people are going to work . ’ |
| 26 | The rhizome should be planted at a depth of about an inch with loose , unpacked sand or planting medium over the growing point . |
| 27 | At 99 Bishopsgate , the home of the Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank , about half of the windows must be replaced at a cost of up to £300,000 . |
| 28 | This must be written at a level suited to the expected readership . |
| 29 | In circumstances which must be explained at a later stage the appeal is before the Board both by leave of the Court of Appeal in Hong Kong and by special leave granted by the Board itself . |
| 30 | Specificity of the language must be settled at a level suitable for application . |