Example sentences of "[unc] [noun sg] [verb] an [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | We confirmed that the NP1450L RNA has an apparent size of 4.15 kb by hybridization with a second oligonucleotide probe ( not shown ) , so we consider that this RNA might have an anomalous electrophoretic mobility which would cause an underestimation of its size . |
| 2 | Noble Lords is whether my Right Honourable Friend i is taking too much er er power to use an unpleasant word and I think actually a wrong word er i in the appointment of those who have been selected by a different and an independent system . |
| 3 | When a wife 's income forms an important part of the family income , rising wage levels make children a less attractive option . |
| 4 | In an attempt to instil accountability , the Bank 's board commissioned an internal study to make crisp proposals on improving the way the Bank is run . |
| 5 | It was Trainer himself who deftly headed in a right wing free kick at the start of the second period , but Ballycastle came back to equalise through Woods with two minutes to go before Gorman 's winner settled an exciting tie . |
| 6 | Robertson 's text offers an analytical if dry survey of the main trends of the Cardinal 's interests , but there is little revelation of his character : surely Haskell 's great example in Patrons and Painters proved the need for obeisance at the shrine of personality . |
| 7 | EX-POSTIE Geoff Luxton 's parcel went an extra 10,000 miles — because he was 20 yards out with the address . |
| 8 | Children 's literature became an abiding interest . |
| 9 | The average man 's ejaculate contains an estimated 200,000,000 sperm , although this represents just two per cent of the total ejaculate ; the other ninety-eight per cent consists of the mucus-like semen . |
| 10 | Shakespeare 's play has an arranged duel which miscarries , and which takes off a divided , gambling man who has wondered whether or not it might be better to end his life . |
| 11 | Sir William Wilkinson , chairman of the NCC , welcomed the Mr Patten 's decision to allow an independent chairman for the organisation after the Government 's refusal to do so only three weeks ago . |
| 12 | The delay stems from Nirex 's decision to build an underground research laboratory to test geological conditions at the proposed site , Sellafield in Cumbria . |
| 13 | A big surprise was the Chancellor 's decision to introduce an eight month moratorium on Stamp Duty ( charged at one per cent ) on properties costing less that £250,000 , which is hoped will kick-start the housing market . |
| 14 | And the speech was indeed a frank catalogue of the state of the personal computer business today : revenues down 14% , Apple Computer Inc , IBM and DEC contemplating low margins and sinking market share , the astronomical cost of developing a new package , the failure of PCs to penetrate much beyond word processing and spreadsheets , the monopoly lock of a few software houses on the marketplace and engineering 's inability to develop an intuitive box , all conspiring to dissuade any sensible PC guy from putting any more money into research and development . |
| 15 | Yet Dobson 's story had an undoubted attraction . |
| 16 | If this is not the case , MAS involvement may enable the parties and the company 's auditor to reach an amicable agreement . |
| 17 | Baddam 's preface gives an informative ‘ short and succinct Narrative of the Royal Society and their Transactions ’ and explains his own approach . |
| 18 | A ship 's figurehead makes an unusual focal point |
| 19 | Ross 's experience struck an identical chord with me , for John Sheard and I had exactly the same experience on the first ascent of Face Route where the second , hanging on a sling to remove gear , was observed by a member of the establishment and a rumour immediately started that was rapidly translated into guidebook writer 's ‘ fact ’ . |
| 20 | This could be done more effectively if the law was changed so that it became the jury 's responsibility to assess only the actual damage to the plaintiff and the judge 's responsibility to impose an unlimited fine on the defendants according to his view of their culpability . |
| 21 | Over the telephone , George 's grunt became an electronic honk . |
| 22 | At the same time Beaverbrook told the House of Lords of Britain 's willingness to attend an international conference on civil aviation . |
| 23 | The court 's willingness to find an implied licence or permission was particularly strong in the case of children , especially where there was something attractive to children on the land . |
| 24 | In the last resort achievement will be dependent on the community 's willingness to accept an increased responsibility for those of its members who are or have been mentally ill … time is needed to prepare the way and to accustom the community to these added responsibilities . |
| 25 | Maggie 's heart gave an uncomfortable little thump as those dark eyes were turned on them — no , on her ! |
| 26 | Attlee , an astute judge of men , banked on Mountbatten 's ambition to provide an adequate counterweight to his proclivity for risk , and in this judgement he was proved to be correct . |
| 27 | It is the Company 's intention to have an operational presence in key member states as and when suitable opportunities arise . |
| 28 | A 14-page communiqué issued at the end of the two-day conference expressed " deep dismay " over France 's continued nuclear testing in French Polynesia , and stated the Forum 's intention to consider an expanded programme of opposition to the tests , although no specific action was outlined . |
| 29 | The meeting was hosted by Japan 's ex-Prime Minister , Noboru Takeshita , who expressed the hope that this would " demonstrate Japan 's intention to play an active role in solving global environmental problems " . |
| 30 | The passenger was killed when the defendant 's car hit an unlit lorry . |