Example sentences of "[is] at [art] premium " in BNC.

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1 In other words , stylistic change is at a premium ; in Gombrich 's book the dramatic innovations of Caravaggio do well , but a distinguished painter , say Bonnard , who is not so bold or challenging an artist was omitted until additions were made to the text in 1971 .
2 Where space is at a premium , bulbs which are given a prominent position can be lifted while still in leaf , labelled and planted elsewhere in the garden .
3 They are slow and inappropriate , especially if time is at a premium as is most often the case .
4 Les Negresses put on , above all , a comic performance where timing is at a premium .
5 Anyone who knows Hong Kong will appreaciate that spare time is at a premium there , and the efforts of those members who ensure that a successful branch exists deserves recognition and thanks .
6 Space is at a premium in the back of a Warrior .
7 I 'm afraid space is at a premium in this part of the world .
8 The ability to make long-range plans is at a premium in early middle game , and the machine 's low level of ability in this department usually gets it into terrible trouble .
9 Too often it is left to the police and union officials to work these things out in a hostile environment where clear thinking is at a premium .
10 If time is at a premium or you really hate tack cleaning , think about investing in a synthetic saddle and bridle for everyday use and keeping your leather tack for best .
11 mounting transformers are ideal for applications where space is at a premium , the 6VA size , for example , is only 44 x 52 x 22mm .
12 If space is at a premium it makes sense to grow plants with more than one season of interest .
13 Power means heat production , a situation made even more critical by the fact that internal space for heat dispersion is at a premium on a unit such as this , currently the smallest rackmount amp available with this power rating .
14 Where space is at a premium the 268S also scores highly because it 's rack mounting and takes up only 3U of space — ideal if your home studio doubles as bedroom/study/broom cupboard .
15 Even the amount of time saved by not having to fiddle with reel-to-reel tapes is noticeable , and in a home environment where space is at a premium it helps with the problem of tape storage .
16 Accommodation is at a premium in hotels and private houses alike .
17 In the past , Singapore was able to draw on a ready pool of Malay Chinese to supplement its workforce , but with economies in the whole region growing so rapidly , skilled labour is at a premium and countries are doing all they can to hang on to their brainpower .
18 The Offer value is at a premium of 70.5 per cent to the net asset value per ordinary share of 176p derived from the Palatine published audited accounts as at 31 May 1985 .
19 By and large it is the large brewers , which include Allied , Bass and Whitbread , who are leading the way in refurbishment and catering , and ownership of these retail outlets is at a premium .
20 If space is at a premium , you should decide which , if any , plants you wish to grow yourself and then rely on your florist , or generous friends , for all the other varieties .
21 Please remember that hotel space is at a premium and an early booking is advisable .
22 Typically several lexical lists are used , especially when primary storage is at a premium .
23 Flimsy metal rails and plastic counters jar with the handsome Neo-classical forms of the galleries ; large panels have been built in the entrance of the three main galleries , blocking the views and making them look smaller , and because space is at a premium , the paintings are sometimes crowded together .
24 Although space is at a premium in NOTTINGHAM GRADUATE , we like to find a corner for those who studied at the former University College .
25 When space is at a premium , don " t forget that paving and free-standing dry stone walls or double low brick walls will provide niches for all sorts of the smaller herbs , especially those native to areas where there are long hot summers following comparatively mild rainy winters such as the Mediterranean .
26 When you are busy and time is at a premium , do you end up " snacking " rather than bothering to have proper meals ?
27 Padley 's savoury pancakes are quick and easy to cook when time is at a premium .
28 I suppose I have enough to fill two cottages , so space is at a premium before I have even unpacked half of what I brought .
29 In certain topographical regions , linear patterns may develop if water is at a premium , as in the chalk valleys , or if factors other than subsistence are important , such as roads or water routes .
30 Time is at a premium because I want a full launch in time for next spring , and I prefer to use an agency which knows its market intimately . ’
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